Pemba to Surabaya flights
Surabaya lies 7,910 km (4,915 mi) east of Pemba, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 53 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.
| Pemba | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Indonesia |
| Population | 232,932 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | POL, 2 km out | SUB, 15 km out |
Clocks in Surabaya are 5 h ahead of Pemba right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands 15 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surabaya
Crossing from Mozambique into Indonesia: money changes from the Metical to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Pemba
Pemba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pemba Airport (POL), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Surabaya
Surabaya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanda International Airport | SUB | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (regional) | MLG | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,726 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,910 km (4,915 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Surabaya
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Pemba?
7,910 km (4,915 mi) in a straight line, east of Pemba.
How long does it take to get from Pemba to Surabaya by air?
About 10 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pemba and Surabaya?
Surabaya is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Africa/Maputo).
Which airports are used for Pemba to Surabaya flights?
Typically Pemba Airport (POL) to Juanda International Airport (SUB); Surabaya also has MLG.
What currency do I need in Surabaya?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.