Timika to Sorong flights
Sorong lies 731 km (454 mi) north-west of Timika, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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 | Sorong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 142,909 | 219,958 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | TIM, 25 km out | SOQ, 3 km out |
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 Sorong
Sorong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,070 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domine Eduard Osok Airport (regional) | SOQ | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,070 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sorong from Timika?
731 km (454 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Timika.
How long does it take to get from Timika to Sorong by air?
About 1 h 41 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 Sorong?
No, both are on Asia/Jayapura at the moment.
Which airports are used for Timika to Sorong flights?
Typically Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM) to Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ).
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.