Driving from Timika to Sorong
Sorong lies 731 km (454 mi) north-west of Timika, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 892 km (554 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Timika | Sorong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 142,909 | 219,958 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
Where to book car hire from Timika to Sorong
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Staying in Sorong
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Common questions
How far is Sorong from Timika?
731 km (454 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Timika; by road roughly 892 km (554 mi).
How long does it take to get from Timika to Sorong by car?
About 11 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Timika and Sorong?
No, both are on Asia/Jayapura at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.