Makassar to Banjarmasin flights
Banjarmasin lies 574 km (357 mi) west of Makassar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
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| Makassar | Banjarmasin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 657,663 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Nearest large airport | UPG, 16 km out | BDJ, 23 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Makassar
Makassar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syamsudin Noor International Airport | BDJ | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Staying in Banjarmasin
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Banjarmasin. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (33). Guests have left 343 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Banjarmasin from Makassar?
574 km (357 mi) in a straight line, west of Makassar.
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Banjarmasin by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makassar and Banjarmasin?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Makassar to Banjarmasin flights?
Typically Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ).
Where can I stay in Banjarmasin?
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Banjarmasin, 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 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.