Palu to Bitung flights
Bitung lies 640 km (398 mi) north-east of Palu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Palu | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 389,959 | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | PLW, 4 km out | MDC, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 30653 | 95954 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Palu
Palu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,781 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 Palu?
640 km (398 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Palu.
How long does it take to get from Palu to Bitung by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palu and Bitung?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Palu to Bitung flights?
Typically Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) 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.