Tanjungbalai to Dumai by ferry
Dumai lies 233 km (145 mi) south-east of Tanjungbalai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 233 km (145 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 3 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tanjungbalai | Dumai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 190,935 | 349,389 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Teluk Nibung | Port of Dumai |
Where to book ferries from Tanjungbalai to Dumai
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Common questions
How far is Dumai from Tanjungbalai?
233 km (145 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tanjungbalai; by road roughly 284 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tanjungbalai to Dumai by ferry?
About 7 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tanjungbalai and Dumai?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
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.