Driving from Tarakan to Bontang
Bontang lies 354 km (220 mi) south of Tarakan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 432 km (268 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tarakan | Bontang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 255,310 | 194,606 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Where to book car hire from Tarakan to Bontang
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Staying in Bontang
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Common questions
How far is Bontang from Tarakan?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, south of Tarakan; by road roughly 432 km (268 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tarakan to Bontang by car?
About 5 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tarakan and Bontang?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.