Day trip from Bukittinggi to Dumai
Dumai lies 250 km (155 mi) north-east of Bukittinggi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 250 km (155 mi) apart, Dumai is a realistic day trip from Bukittinggi: about 4 h 4 min each way by road.
| Bukittinggi | Dumai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 121,028 | 349,389 |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Dumai
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Staying in Dumai
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Common questions
How far is Dumai from Bukittinggi?
250 km (155 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bukittinggi; by road roughly 305 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bukittinggi to Dumai by road?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukittinggi 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.