Darwin to Makassar flights
Makassar lies 1,494 km (928 mi) north-west of Darwin, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Darwin | Makassar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Indonesia |
| Population | 139,902 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | DRW, 7 km out | UPG, 16 km out |
Clocks in Makassar are 1 h 30 min behind Darwin right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Makassar
Crossing from Australia into Indonesia: money changes from the Dollar to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Darwin
Darwin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,004-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Makassar
Makassar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | UPG | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,171 ft | 47 ft |
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Staying in Makassar
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar. Of the 525 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (286). Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,388 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makassar from Darwin?
1,494 km (928 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Darwin.
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Makassar by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Darwin and Makassar?
Makassar is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Australia/Darwin).
Which airports are used for Darwin to Makassar flights?
Typically Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG).
What currency do I need in Makassar?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Makassar?
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar, bookable on this site.
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.