Manado to Dili flights
Dili lies 1,119 km (696 mi) south of Manado, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Manado | Dili | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Timor Leste |
| Population | 458,582 | 150,000 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+9 (Asia/Dili) |
| Nearest large airport | MDC, 11 km out | DIL, 6 km out |
Clocks in Dili are 1 h ahead of Manado right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dili
Crossing from Indonesia into Timor Leste: money changes from the Rupiah to the Dollar (USD); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +670; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Manado
Manado is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Dili
Dili is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,065 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (UAI, 88 km), Baucau Airport (BCH, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | DIL | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,065 ft | 154 ft |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (regional) | UAI | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,921 ft | 96 ft |
| Baucau Airport (regional) | BCH | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,233 ft | 1,771 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dili from Manado?
1,119 km (696 mi) in a straight line, south of Manado.
How long does it take to get from Manado to Dili by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manado and Dili?
Dili is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dili against Asia/Makassar).
Which airports are used for Manado to Dili flights?
Typically Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL); Dili also has UAI, BCH.
What currency do I need in Dili?
The Dollar (USD).
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.