Budta to Bitung flights
Bitung lies 645 km (401 mi) south of Budta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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 | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | CBO, 26 km out | MDC, 25 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bitung
Crossing from Philippines into Indonesia: money changes from the Peso to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | MDC | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,693 ft | 264 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bitung from Budta?
645 km (401 mi) in a straight line, south of Budta.
How long does it take to get from Budta to Bitung by air?
About 1 h 35 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 Bitung?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Budta to Bitung flights?
Typically Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
What currency do I need in Bitung?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.