How to travel from Bontang to Nabire, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Nabire is around 3,054km (1,898 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 9hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bontang to Nabire by taxi, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nabire → Bontang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Nabire (NBX).
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time7h 55m
- Typical costIDR 10,334,790($690)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Nabire.
- Duration4 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,542,730($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Nabire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Nabire by taxi, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) and will take around 4 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 10,334,790 ($690).
The distance between Bontang and Nabire is around 3,054km (1,898 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,041km (1,268 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Bontang and Nabire by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Nabire is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx IDR 10,334,790 ($690).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Nabire is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Nabire. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Nabire. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Nabire. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.
The closest major airport to Nabire is Nabire Airport (NBX) (NBX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nabire. Kaimana Airport (KNG) (KNG) and Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bontang to Nabire. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Nabire is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around IDR 10,334,790 ($690).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Nabire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 4 similar | 9hrs | IDR 10,334,790($690) | on demand | 4,985km (3,098 miles) |
| Taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP), plane | 15hrs | IDR 9,436,110($630) | on demand | 5,176km (3,216 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 12h 25m | IDR 14,333,905($955) | twice daily | 4,830km (3,001 miles) |
| Taxi to Samarinda, bus and plane | 15h 40m | IDR 8,492,500($565) | twice daily | 3,066km (1,905 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 20h 10m | IDR 10,080,165($675) | twice a week | 4,961km (3,082 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 4 days 12h | IDR 1,542,730($105) | once a week | 3,054km (1,898 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Nabire
Airlines
Batik Air
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Nabire
The following major airports near Nabire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Nabire Airport (NBX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Nabire
Kaimana Airport (KNG)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Nabire
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
- Distance
- 563km (350 miles) from Nabire