Balikpapan to Kendari by ferry
Kendari lies 700 km (435 mi) south-east of Balikpapan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 700 km (435 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 21 h 12 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Balikpapan | Kendari | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 351,085 |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Port | Port of Kariangau | Port of Kendari |
Where to book ferries from Balikpapan to Kendari
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Staying in Kendari
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Common questions
How far is Kendari from Balikpapan?
700 km (435 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Balikpapan; by road roughly 854 km (530 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Kendari by ferry?
About 21 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balikpapan and Kendari?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
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.