How to travel from Bontang to Gorontalo, Indonesia

The distance between Bontang and Gorontalo is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bontang to Gorontalo by taxi, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GorontaloBontang if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 5,901,315($395)
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Multiple operators

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Taxi, Bus and Plane

Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan Airport then fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,807,925($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Gorontalo

There are several options for getting from Bontang to Gorontalo by taxi, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 4,807,925 ($320) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,901,315 ($395).

The distance between Bontang and Gorontalo is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Bontang and Gorontalo by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bontang to Gorontalo is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 5,901,315 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Gorontalo is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 4,807,925 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Gorontalo. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Gorontalo (GTO). instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Gorontalo is Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo. S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) (LUW) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Gorontalo is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 5,901,315 ($395).

How do I get from Bontang to Gorontalo

Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Gorontalo

Transport options from Bontang to Gorontalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
6h 50m
IDR 5,901,315($395)
on demand3,411km (2,119 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Plane
7h 25m
IDR 4,807,925($320)
twice daily972km (604 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Gorontalo

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Airports near Gorontalo

The following major airports near Gorontalo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

GTO
Tolotio Airport (GTO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo
LUW
S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (123 miles) from Gorontalo
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
289km (180 miles) from Gorontalo