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Singkawang → Pontianak

Day trip from Singkawang to Pontianak

Pontianak lies 111 km (69 mi) south of Singkawang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 111 km (69 mi) apart, Pontianak is a realistic day trip from Singkawang: about 1 h 49 min each way by road.

SingkawangPontianak

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The two ends, side by side
SingkawangPontianak
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population253,812686,019
Elevation2 m (7 ft)2 m (7 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak)UTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak)

Where to book tours and tickets in Pontianak

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Pontianak

Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Pontianak. Of the 48 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Guests have left 1,231 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Pontianak

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Pontianak from Singkawang?

111 km (69 mi) in a straight line, south of Singkawang; by road roughly 136 km (84 mi).

How long does it take to get from Singkawang to Pontianak by road?

About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Singkawang and Pontianak?

No, both are on Asia/Pontianak at the moment.

Where can I stay in Pontianak?

Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Pontianak, 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 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.