Flights to Bitung
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bitung is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | MDC | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,693 ft | 264 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,693 ft, MDC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 264 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bitung
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitung to Davao | Philippines | 629 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Bitung to Makassar | Indonesia | 968 km (602 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Bitung to Budta | Philippines | 645 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Bitung to Malingao | Philippines | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Bitung to Zamboanga | Philippines | 696 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Bitung to Cebu City | Philippines | 996 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Bitung to Samarinda | Indonesia | 913 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Bitung to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 785 km (488 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Bitung to General Santos | Philippines | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Bitung to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 971 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Bitung to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 1,285 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Bitung to Calamba | Philippines | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Bitung to Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Bitung to Lapu-Lapu City | Philippines | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Bitung to Kupang | Indonesia | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Bitung to Iloilo | Philippines | 1,068 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Bitung to Bacolod City | Philippines | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Bitung to Mansilingan | Philippines | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Bitung to Mataram | Indonesia | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Bitung to Sandakan | Malaysia | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Bitung to Palu | Indonesia | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Bitung to Cotabato | Philippines | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Bitung to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,216 km (7,591 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Bitung to Lagos | Nigeria | 13,489 km (8,382 mi) | about 18 h 3 min |
| Bitung to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 2,294 km (1,425 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Bitung to Jakarta | Indonesia | 2,201 km (1,368 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Bitung to Bengaluru | India | 5,387 km (3,347 mi) | about 7 h 39 min |
| Bitung to Lima | Peru | 17,303 km (10,751 mi) | about 22 h 56 min |
| Bitung to Bogotá | Colombia | 17,777 km (11,046 mi) | about 23 h 32 min |
| Bitung to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 14,315 km (8,895 mi) | about 19 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bitung?
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MDC from Bitung city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bitung on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.