West Island to Tangerang flights
Tangerang lies 1,265 km (786 mi) north-east of West Island, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| West Island | Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cocos Islands | Indonesia |
| Population | 120 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Indian/Cocos) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | CCK, 4 km out | CGK, 7 km out |
Clocks in Tangerang are 30 min ahead of West Island right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 2 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tangerang
Crossing from Cocos Islands into Indonesia: money changes from the Dollar to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving West Island
West Island is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Tangerang
Tangerang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP, 30 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | CGK | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,008 ft | 34 ft |
| Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport | HLP | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,843 ft | 84 ft |
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Staying in Tangerang
Our booking partner lists 1,021+ places to stay in Tangerang (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 772 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (405), and 1 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,947 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tangerang from West Island?
1,265 km (786 mi) in a straight line, north-east of West Island.
How long does it take to get from West Island to Tangerang by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Island and Tangerang?
Tangerang is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Indian/Cocos).
Which airports are used for West Island to Tangerang flights?
Typically Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK); Tangerang also has HLP.
What currency do I need in Tangerang?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Tangerang?
Our booking partner lists 1,021+ places to stay in Tangerang, 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.