Makassar to Surakarta flights
Surakarta lies 987 km (614 mi) 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 2 h 1 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 | Surakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 526,870 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | UPG, 16 km out | SOC, 9 km out |
Clocks in Surakarta are 1 h behind Makassar right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands only 1 h 1 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 Surakarta
Surakarta is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG, 82 km), Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA, 94 km), Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adisoemarmo International Airport | SOC | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,530 ft | 421 ft |
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport | SRG | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,399 ft | 10 ft |
| Yogyakarta International Airport | YIA | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,663 ft | 24 ft |
| Adisutjipto International Airport (regional) | JOG | 51 km (32 mi) | 7,215 ft | 379 ft |
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Staying in Surakarta
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Common questions
How far is Surakarta from Makassar?
987 km (614 mi) in a straight line, west of Makassar.
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Surakarta by air?
About 2 h 1 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 Surakarta?
Surakarta is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Which airports are used for Makassar to Surakarta flights?
Typically Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC); Surakarta also has SRG, YIA, JOG.
Where can I stay in Surakarta?
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta, 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.