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KendariMalang

Kendari to Malang by bus

Malang lies 1,180 km (733 mi) south-west of Kendari, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 21 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 1,440 km (895 mi) of road.

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KendariMalang
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population351,085889,359
Elevation2 m (7 ft)452 m (1,483 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Makassar)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)
Postal codes7726354172–63392

Clocks in Malang are 1 h behind Kendari right now, so a 21 h 25 min journey lands only 20 h 25 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Kendari to Malang

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Staying in Malang

Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang. Of the 354 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 16,886 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Malang from Kendari?

1,180 km (733 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kendari; by road roughly 1,440 km (895 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kendari to Malang by bus?

About 21 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kendari and Malang?

Malang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).

Where can I stay in Malang?

Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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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.