Padang to Tanjungbalai by ferry
Tanjungbalai lies 440 km (273 mi) north of Padang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 440 km (273 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 13 h 20 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Padang | Tanjungbalai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 942,938 | 190,935 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Muara Padang | Port of Teluk Nibung |
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Common questions
How far is Tanjungbalai from Padang?
440 km (273 mi) in a straight line, north of Padang; by road roughly 537 km (333 mi).
How long does it take to get from Padang to Tanjungbalai by ferry?
About 13 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Padang and Tanjungbalai?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
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.