Samarinda to Palu flights
Palu lies 307 km (190 mi) east of Samarinda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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.
| Samarinda | Palu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 865,306 | 389,959 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | BPN, 91 km out | PLW, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Samarinda
Samarinda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP, 17 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (regional) | PLW | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,781 ft | 284 ft |
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Staying in Palu
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Palu. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (23). Guests have left 268 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palu from Samarinda?
307 km (190 mi) in a straight line, east of Samarinda.
How long does it take to get from Samarinda to Palu by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samarinda and Palu?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Samarinda to Palu flights?
Typically Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).
Where can I stay in Palu?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Palu, 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.