Driving from Palangkaraya to Pontianak
Pontianak lies 565 km (351 mi) north-west of Palangkaraya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 689 km (428 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Palangkaraya | Pontianak | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 318,247 | 686,019 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak) | UTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak) |
Where to book car hire from Palangkaraya to Pontianak
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Staying in Pontianak
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Pontianak. Of the 48 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Guests have left 1,231 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Pontianak
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Common questions
How far is Pontianak from Palangkaraya?
565 km (351 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Palangkaraya; by road roughly 689 km (428 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palangkaraya to Pontianak by car?
About 8 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palangkaraya and Pontianak?
No, both are on Asia/Pontianak at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pontianak?
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Pontianak, 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.