Surabaya to Pemba flights
Pemba lies 7,910 km (4,915 mi) west of Surabaya, -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.
| Surabaya | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Mozambique |
| Population | 3 million | 232,932 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | SUB, 15 km out | POL, 2 km out |
Clocks in Pemba are 5 h behind Surabaya right now, so a 10 h 53 min journey lands only 5 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pemba
Crossing from Indonesia into Mozambique: money changes from the Rupiah to the Metical (MZN); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport (regional) | POL | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,905 ft | 331 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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Common questions
How far is Pemba from Surabaya?
7,910 km (4,915 mi) in a straight line, west of Surabaya.
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Pemba 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 Surabaya and Pemba?
Pemba is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Surabaya to Pemba flights?
Typically Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Pemba Airport (POL).
What currency do I need in Pemba?
The Metical (MZN).
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.