Timika to Bitung flights
Bitung lies 1,449 km (900 mi) north-west of Timika, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Timika | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 142,909 | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | TIM, 25 km out | MDC, 25 km out |
Clocks in Bitung are 1 h behind Timika right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Timika
Timika is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,841 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bitung
Bitung is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | MDC | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,693 ft | 264 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bitung from Timika?
1,449 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Timika.
How long does it take to get from Timika to Bitung by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Timika and Bitung?
Bitung is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Timika to Bitung flights?
Typically Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
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.