Ternate to Samarinda flights
Samarinda lies 1,147 km (713 mi) west of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Ternate | Samarinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 210,836 | 865,306 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | TTE, 4 km out | BPN, 91 km out |
Clocks in Samarinda are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands only 1 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ternate
Ternate is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport | BPN | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,202 ft | 12 ft |
| Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (regional) | AAP | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,382 ft | 82 ft |
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Staying in Samarinda
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Common questions
How far is Samarinda from Ternate?
1,147 km (713 mi) in a straight line, west of Ternate.
How long does it take to get from Ternate to Samarinda by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ternate and Samarinda?
Samarinda is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Ternate to Samarinda flights?
Typically Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN); Samarinda also has AAP.
Where can I stay in Samarinda?
Our booking partner lists 75 places to stay in Samarinda, 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.