Bontang to Tarakan by ferry
Tarakan lies 354 km (220 mi) north of Bontang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 354 km (220 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 10 h 43 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Bontang | Tarakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 194,606 | 255,310 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Port | Port of Bontang | port of Malundung Tarakan |
Where to book ferries from Bontang to Tarakan
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Staying in Tarakan
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Common questions
How far is Tarakan from Bontang?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, north of Bontang; by road roughly 432 km (268 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bontang to Tarakan by ferry?
About 10 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bontang and Tarakan?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
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.