Ambon to Kupang flights
Kupang lies 879 km (546 mi) south-west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ambon | Kupang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 474,801 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | AMQ, 11 km out | KOE, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kupang are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 1 h 53 min journey lands only 53 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ambon
Ambon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kupang
Kupang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Tari Airport (KOE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tari Airport (regional) | KOE | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 335 ft |
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Staying in Kupang
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang. Of the 50 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (31). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 2,320 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kupang from Ambon?
879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ambon.
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Kupang by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Kupang?
Kupang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Ambon to Kupang flights?
Typically Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) to El Tari Airport (KOE).
Where can I stay in Kupang?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.