Satellite and aerial maps of Hughes Reef with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabini Reef , Spratly Island Group | 31.7 | 227 | |
| Taiping Island , Spratly Island Group | 54.1 | 344 | RCSP |
| Panganiban Reef , Spratly Island Group | 110.1 | 089 | |
 Panganiban Naval Base , Spratly Island Group | 112.7 | 089 | |
| Zamora Reef , Spratly Island Group | 122.2 | 337 | |
| Zamora Naval Base , Spratly Island Group | 122.8 | 338 |
Hughes Reef |
| 9° 54' 33.5'' N 114° 30' 1.5'' E | ||
| Hughes Reef, Spratly Island Group |
Between Feb 2014 and Jan 2015, the Chinese had dredged an access channel from the north east, used the spoil to enhance the western part of the atoll and built a harbour and support facilities. 
