Ambon to Manado by ferry
Manado lies 685 km (425 mi) north-west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 685 km (425 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 20 h 45 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Ambon | Manado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 458,582 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Port | Port of Yos Soedarso | Port of Siladen |
Clocks in Manado are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 20 h 45 min journey lands only 19 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book ferries from Ambon to Manado
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Staying in Manado
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Manado. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (80), and 1 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,804 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Manado
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Common questions
How far is Manado from Ambon?
685 km (425 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ambon; by road roughly 835 km (519 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Manado by ferry?
About 20 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Manado?
Manado is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where can I stay in Manado?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Manado, 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.