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Indonesia · Bangka–Belitung Islands

Pangkalpinang: how to get there and around

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Pangkalpinang is a city of 226,297 people in Indonesia (Bangka–Belitung Islands), 10 m (33 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Depati Amir Airport (PGK), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre. It is a port city: Pangkal Balam Harbour and 3 more.

Key facts

Population226,297
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Area118 km²
Time zoneAsia/Jakarta (UTC+7 now)
CurrencyRupiah (IDR)
Dialling code+62
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates-2.129, 106.114
Pangkalpinang

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Daylight in Pangkalpinang runs from about 12 h 2 min a day in late June to 12 h 17 min in late December (computed for -2.13° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Pangkalpinang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Depati Amir Airport (PGK), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,382 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Pangkalpinang?

Depati Amir Airport (PGK), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre.

How big is Pangkalpinang?

About 226,297 people live in Pangkalpinang, across 118 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Pangkalpinang in?

Asia/Jakarta, currently UTC+7.

What currency is used in Pangkalpinang?

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

Which cities are near Pangkalpinang?

Palembang (175 km), Bandar Lampung (379 km), Jambi City (284 km), Lubuklinggau (384 km), Tanjung Pinang (385 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.