Tarakan to Bontang by ferry
Bontang lies 354 km (220 mi) south of Tarakan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 354 km (220 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 10 h 43 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tarakan | Bontang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 255,310 | 194,606 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Port | port of Malundung Tarakan | Port of Bontang |
Where to book ferries from Tarakan to Bontang
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Staying in Bontang
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Common questions
How far is Bontang from Tarakan?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, south of Tarakan; by road roughly 432 km (268 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tarakan to Bontang by ferry?
About 10 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tarakan and Bontang?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar 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.