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Indonesia · Central Kalimantan

Palangkaraya: how to get there and around

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Palangkaraya is a city of 318,247 people in Indonesia (Central Kalimantan), 16 m (52 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population318,247
Elevation16 m (52 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Pontianak (UTC+7 now)
CurrencyRupiah (IDR)
Dialling code+62
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates-2.208, 113.917
Palangkaraya

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Daylight in Palangkaraya runs from about 12 h 2 min a day in late June to 12 h 17 min in late December (computed for -2.21° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

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.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Palangkaraya?

Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

How big is Palangkaraya?

About 318,247 people live in Palangkaraya (GeoNames).

What time zone is Palangkaraya in?

Asia/Pontianak, currently UTC+7.

What currency is used in Palangkaraya?

The Rupiah (IDR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Palangkaraya?

Balikpapan (340 km), Banjarmasin (145 km), Banjarbaru (171 km), Loa Janan (397 km), Sampit (113 km).

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.