Bima to Makassar flights
Makassar lies 376 km (234 mi) north of Bima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Bima | Makassar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 165,113 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | BMU, 10 km out | UPG, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bima
Bima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,405 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Makassar
Makassar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport | UPG | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,171 ft | 47 ft |
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Staying in Makassar
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar. Of the 525 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (286). Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,388 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makassar from Bima?
376 km (234 mi) in a straight line, north of Bima.
How long does it take to get from Bima to Makassar by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bima and Makassar?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bima to Makassar flights?
Typically Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG).
Where can I stay in Makassar?
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar, 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 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.