Ambon to Palu flights
Palu lies 974 km (605 mi) west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ambon | Palu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 389,959 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | AMQ, 11 km out | PLW, 4 km out |
Clocks in Palu are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 2 h journey lands only 1 h later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ambon
Ambon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Palu
Palu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,781 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (regional) | PLW | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,781 ft | 284 ft |
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Staying in Palu
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Palu. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (23). Guests have left 268 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palu from Ambon?
974 km (605 mi) in a straight line, west of Ambon.
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Palu by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Palu?
Palu is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Ambon to Palu flights?
Typically Pattimura International Airport (AMQ) to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).
Where can I stay in Palu?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Palu, 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.