Bitung to Timika flights
Timika lies 1,449 km (900 mi) south-east of Bitung, +1 h on the clock. 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.
| Bitung | Timika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 225,134 | 142,909 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | MDC, 25 km out | TIM, 25 km out |
Clocks in Timika are 1 h ahead of Bitung right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bitung
Bitung is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Timika
Timika is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,841 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozes Kilangin Airport (regional) | TIM | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,841 ft | 103 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Timika from Bitung?
1,449 km (900 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bitung.
How long does it take to get from Bitung to Timika 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 Bitung and Timika?
Timika is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Asia/Makassar).
Which airports are used for Bitung to Timika flights?
Typically Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM).
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.