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Tanjung PandanJakarta

Tanjung Pandan to Jakarta by ferry

Jakarta lies 397 km (247 mi) south of Tanjung Pandan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 397 km (247 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 2 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

Tanjung PandanJakarta

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Tanjung PandanJakarta
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population103,0628.5 million
Elevation8 m (26 ft)16 m (52 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)
PortTanjung Pandan HarbourPort of Tanjung Priok

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Staying in Jakarta

Our booking partner lists 5,949+ places to stay in Jakarta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 865 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (322), and 69 are five-star. Across 341 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 158,178 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Jakarta from Tanjung Pandan?

397 km (247 mi) in a straight line, south of Tanjung Pandan; by road roughly 484 km (301 mi).

How long does it take to get from Tanjung Pandan to Jakarta by ferry?

About 12 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Tanjung Pandan and Jakarta?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.

Where can I stay in Jakarta?

Our booking partner lists 5,949+ places to stay in Jakarta, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.