Manokwari to Bitung flights
Bitung lies 1,026 km (638 mi) west of Manokwari, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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.
| Manokwari | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 132,300 | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | MKW, 4 km out | MDC, 25 km out |
Clocks in Bitung are 1 h behind Manokwari right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands only 1 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Manokwari
Manokwari is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rendani Airport (MKW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 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 Manokwari?
1,026 km (638 mi) in a straight line, west of Manokwari.
How long does it take to get from Manokwari to Bitung by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manokwari and Bitung?
Bitung is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Manokwari to Bitung flights?
Typically Rendani Airport (MKW) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
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.