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Batam to Singkawang by ferry

Singkawang lies 552 km (343 mi) east of Batam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 552 km (343 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 44 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

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The two ends, side by side
BatamSingkawang
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population1.3 million253,812
Elevation38 m (125 ft)2 m (7 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak)
PortPort of NongsapuraPort of Sakura

Where to book ferries from Batam to Singkawang

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Staying in Singkawang

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Common questions

How far is Singkawang from Batam?

552 km (343 mi) in a straight line, east of Batam; by road roughly 674 km (418 mi).

How long does it take to get from Batam to Singkawang by ferry?

About 16 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Batam and Singkawang?

No, both are on the same offset 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 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.