Ngerulmud: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau (Melekeok), 72 m (236 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Ngerulmud runs from about 11 h 44 min a day in late December to 12 h 36 min in late June (computed for 7.5° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Ngerulmud is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,200 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Ngerulmud: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Ngerulmud · Driving and car hire
Common questions
Which airport serves Ngerulmud?
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre.
What time zone is Ngerulmud in?
Pacific/Palau, currently UTC+9.
What currency is used in Ngerulmud?
The Dollar (USD). Traffic drives on the right.
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.