Palu to Kupang flights
Kupang lies 1,110 km (690 mi) south of Palu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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 | Kupang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 389,959 | 474,801 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | PLW, 4 km out | KOE, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 30653 | 31453–71661 |
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 Kupang
Kupang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Tari Airport (KOE), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tari Airport (regional) | KOE | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 335 ft |
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Staying in Kupang
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang. Of the 50 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (31). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 2,320 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kupang from Palu?
1,110 km (690 mi) in a straight line, south of Palu.
How long does it take to get from Palu to Kupang by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Kupang?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Palu to Kupang flights?
Typically Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to El Tari Airport (KOE).
Where can I stay in Kupang?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang, bookable on this site.
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.