How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang is around 1,759km (1,093 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang by plane, taxi, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → East Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costIDR 5,841,400($390)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Car, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Ende then drive to Maumere then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,632,595($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang by plane, taxi, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) and will take around 2 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,841,400 ($390).
The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang is around 1,759km (1,093 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,030km (640 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 5,841,400 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 5,841,400 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 5h 50m | IDR 5,841,400($390) | on demand | 2,915km (1,811 miles) |
| Fly to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN), Taxi | 5h 55m | IDR 4,942,725($330) | on demand | 1,837km (1,142 miles) |
| Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi | 6h 25m | IDR 5,451,975($365) | on demand | 3,368km (2,093 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Bus and Taxi | 2 days 17h | IDR 1,632,595($110) | once a week | 1,759km (1,093 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between East Nusa Tenggara and Bontang
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Ferry operators
Pelni
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Airports near Bontang
The following major airports near Bontang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Bontang
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Bontang
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Bontang