Malacca to Gunungsitoli by ferry
Gunungsitoli lies 524 km (326 mi) west of Malacca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 524 km (326 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 15 h 53 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Malacca | Gunungsitoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 579,000 | 136,707 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Melaka port | Port of Gunung Sitoli |
Clocks in Gunungsitoli are 1 h behind Malacca right now, so a 15 h 53 min journey lands only 14 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gunungsitoli
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Malacca to Gunungsitoli
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Staying in Gunungsitoli
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Common questions
How far is Gunungsitoli from Malacca?
524 km (326 mi) in a straight line, west of Malacca; by road roughly 639 km (397 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Gunungsitoli by ferry?
About 15 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Gunungsitoli?
Gunungsitoli is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Gunungsitoli?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.