Bima to Surabaya flights
Surabaya lies 672 km (417 mi) west of Bima, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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 | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 165,113 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | BMU, 10 km out | SUB, 15 km out |
Clocks in Surabaya are 1 h behind Bima right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
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 Surabaya
Surabaya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanda International Airport | SUB | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (regional) | MLG | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,726 ft |
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Staying in Surabaya
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (445), and 16 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 25,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Bima?
672 km (417 mi) in a straight line, west of Bima.
How long does it take to get from Bima to Surabaya by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Surabaya?
Surabaya is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Which airports are used for Bima to Surabaya flights?
Typically Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) to Juanda International Airport (SUB); Surabaya also has MLG.
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, 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.