Kupang to Sorong by bus
Sorong lies 1,335 km (830 mi) north-east of Kupang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,629 km (1,012 mi) of road.
| Kupang | Sorong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 474,801 | 219,958 |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
Clocks in Sorong are 1 h ahead of Kupang right now, so a 24 h 13 min journey lands 25 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Sorong from Kupang?
1,335 km (830 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kupang; by road roughly 1,629 km (1,012 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kupang to Sorong by bus?
About 24 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kupang and Sorong?
Sorong is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Asia/Makassar).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.