Makassar to Bima flights
Bima lies 376 km (234 mi) south of Makassar, 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.
| Makassar | Bima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 165,113 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | UPG, 16 km out | BMU, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (regional) | BMU | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,405 ft | 3 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bima from Makassar?
376 km (234 mi) in a straight line, south of Makassar.
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Bima 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 Makassar and Bima?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Makassar to Bima flights?
Typically Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU).
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.