Driving from Tarakan to Palembang
Palembang lies 1,587 km (986 mi) south-west of Tarakan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 1,936 km (1,203 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tarakan | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 255,310 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Clocks in Palembang are 1 h behind Tarakan right now, so a 24 h 12 min journey lands only 23 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Tarakan to Palembang
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Staying in Palembang
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang. Of the 248 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (155), and 4 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palembang from Tarakan?
1,587 km (986 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tarakan; by road roughly 1,936 km (1,203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tarakan to Palembang by car?
About 24 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tarakan and Palembang?
Palembang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Palembang?
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang, bookable on this site.
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.