Driving from Surabaya to Baubau
Baubau lies 1,107 km (688 mi) east of Surabaya, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,350 km (839 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Surabaya | Baubau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 161,280 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Baubau are 1 h ahead of Surabaya right now, so a 16 h 53 min journey lands 17 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Baubau from Surabaya?
1,107 km (688 mi) in a straight line, east of Surabaya; by road roughly 1,350 km (839 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Baubau by car?
About 16 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Baubau?
Baubau is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.