Driving from Sorong to Timika
Timika lies 731 km (454 mi) south-east of Sorong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 892 km (554 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sorong | Timika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 219,958 | 142,909 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
Where to book car hire from Sorong to Timika
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Staying in Timika
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Common questions
How far is Timika from Sorong?
731 km (454 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sorong; by road roughly 892 km (554 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sorong to Timika by car?
About 11 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sorong and Timika?
No, both are on Asia/Jayapura at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.