The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda is around 1,634km (1,015 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda by plane, taxi, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samarinda → East Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP).
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Take a ferry to Ende then drive to Maumere then take a ferry to Balikpapan then drive to Samarinda.
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There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda by plane, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 943,610 ($63) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,193,825 ($280).
The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda is around 1,634km (1,015 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 979km (609 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda by plane.
The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 4,193,825 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 943,610 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Samarinda. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at APT Pranoto (AAP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and and arrive into APT Pranoto (AAP).
The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Samarinda is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 5,407,040 ($360).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 5hrs | IDR 5,407,040($360) | on demand | 2,845km (1,768 miles) |
Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP) | 5h 35m | IDR 5,017,615($335) | on demand | 3,298km (2,049 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 4h 35m | IDR 4,193,825($280) | on demand | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
Fly to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN), Taxi | 5h 25m | IDR 4,103,960($275) | on demand | 2,179km (1,354 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days 14h | IDR 943,610($63) | once a week | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samarinda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.