Budta to Bintulu flights
Bintulu lies 1,340 km (833 mi) west of Budta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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.
| Budta | Bintulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 151,617 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Nearest large airport | CBO, 26 km out | BTU, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bintulu
Crossing from Philippines into Malaysia: money changes from the Peso to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Budta
Budta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bintulu
Bintulu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bintulu Airport (BTU), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bintulu Airport (regional) | BTU | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,006 ft | 74 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bintulu from Budta?
1,340 km (833 mi) in a straight line, west of Budta.
How long does it take to get from Budta to Bintulu by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budta and Bintulu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budta to Bintulu flights?
Typically Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO) to Bintulu Airport (BTU).
What currency do I need in Bintulu?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.