Makassar to Palopo flights
Palopo lies 254 km (158 mi) north 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 5 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.
| Makassar | Palopo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 184,961 |
| 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 | TRT, 38 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 Palopo
Palopo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toraja Airport (TRT), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toraja Airport (regional) | TRT | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,562 ft | 2,884 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palopo from Makassar?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, north of Makassar.
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Palopo by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Palopo?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Makassar to Palopo flights?
Typically Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Toraja Airport (TRT).
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.