Flights to Dili
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dili is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,065 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (UAI, 88 km), Baucau Airport (BCH, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | DIL | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,065 ft | 154 ft |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (regional) | UAI | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,921 ft | 96 ft |
| Baucau Airport (regional) | BCH | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,233 ft | 1,771 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,065 ft, DIL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 154 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dili
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dili to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Dili to Makassar | Indonesia | 777 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Dili to Malang | Indonesia | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Dili to Samarinda | Indonesia | 1,295 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Dili to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Dili to Denpasar | Indonesia | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Dili to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 1,347 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Dili to Kupang | Indonesia | 281 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Dili to Manado | Indonesia | 1,119 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Dili to Mataram | Indonesia | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Dili to Palu | Indonesia | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Dili to Ambon | Indonesia | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Dili to Palangkaraya | Indonesia | 1,470 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Dili to Kediri | Indonesia | 1,494 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Dili to Banjarbaru | Indonesia | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Dili to Probolinggo | Indonesia | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Dili to Batu | Indonesia | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Dili to Bitung | Indonesia | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Dili to Klungkung | Indonesia | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Dili to Sorong | Indonesia | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Dili to Pasuruan | Indonesia | 1,398 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dili to Loa Janan | Indonesia | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Dili to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,152 km (7,551 mi) | about 16 h 20 min |
| Dili to Jakarta | Indonesia | 2,081 km (1,293 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Dili to Lima | Peru | 16,625 km (10,331 mi) | about 22 h 4 min |
| Dili to Bogotá | Colombia | 17,801 km (11,061 mi) | about 23 h 34 min |
| Dili to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 14,442 km (8,974 mi) | about 19 h 16 min |
| Dili to Singapore | Singapore | 2,645 km (1,644 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Dili to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 9,491 km (5,897 mi) | about 12 h 55 min |
| Dili to Nairobi | Kenya | 9,850 km (6,120 mi) | about 13 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dili?
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, UAI, BCH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DIL from Dili city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dili on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.