Surabaya to Kendari by bus
Kendari lies 1,140 km (708 mi) east of Surabaya, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 1,391 km (864 mi) of road.
| Surabaya | Kendari | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 351,085 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Postal codes | 32274–83671 | 77263 |
Clocks in Kendari are 1 h ahead of Surabaya right now, so a 20 h 42 min journey lands 21 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Kendari from Surabaya?
1,140 km (708 mi) in a straight line, east of Surabaya; by road roughly 1,391 km (864 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Kendari by bus?
About 20 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Kendari?
Kendari is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.