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Ambon → Kendari

Ambon to Kendari by ferry

Kendari lies 630 km (391 mi) west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 630 km (391 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 19 h 5 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

AmbonKendari

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The two ends, side by side
AmbonKendari
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population347,288351,085
Elevation12 m (39 ft)2 m (7 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura)UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar)
PortPort of Yos SoedarsoPort of Kendari

Clocks in Kendari are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 19 h 5 min journey lands only 18 h 5 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book ferries from Ambon to Kendari

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Staying in Kendari

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Common questions

How far is Kendari from Ambon?

630 km (391 mi) in a straight line, west of Ambon; by road roughly 768 km (477 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ambon to Kendari by ferry?

About 19 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ambon and Kendari?

Kendari is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.