Batam to Ban Samae Dam flights
Ban Samae Dam lies 1,440 km (895 mi) north of Batam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Batam | Ban Samae Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.3 million | 125,133 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | BTH, 11 km out | BKK, 40 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ban Samae Dam
Crossing from Indonesia into Thailand: money changes from the Rupiah to the Baht (THB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Batam
Batam is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,218-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 23 km), Senai International Airport (JHB, 67 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 34 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 62 km).
Arriving in Ban Samae Dam
Ban Samae Dam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 40 km (25 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 43 km (27 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ban Samae Dam from Batam?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, north of Batam.
How long does it take to get from Batam to Ban Samae Dam by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batam and Ban Samae Dam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Batam to Ban Samae Dam flights?
Typically Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK); Ban Samae Dam also has DMK.
What currency do I need in Ban Samae Dam?
The Baht (THB).
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.