Makassar to Palangkaraya flights
Palangkaraya lies 694 km (431 mi) north-west of Makassar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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 | Palangkaraya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 318,247 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak) |
| Nearest large airport | UPG, 16 km out | PKY, 4 km out |
Clocks in Palangkaraya are 1 h behind Makassar right now, so a 1 h 38 min journey lands only 38 min later by the destination clock.
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 Palangkaraya
Palangkaraya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), 4 km (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tjilik Riwut Airport (regional) | PKY | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 82 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palangkaraya from Makassar?
694 km (431 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Makassar.
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Palangkaraya by air?
About 1 h 38 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 Palangkaraya?
Palangkaraya is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Pontianak against Asia/Makassar).
Which airports are used for Makassar to Palangkaraya flights?
Typically Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY).
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.