Traveling from Bantul to Pontianak requires air travel as it involves crossing the Java Sea. You will first travel to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and take a flight to Supadio International Airport (PNK) in Pontianak. The distance is approximately 1,100 kilometers. This is the only practical way to make the journey in a reasonable amount of time. Pontianak is famous for being located exactly on the Equator.
Total Distance: 1,100 km straight-line air distance.
Most flights from Yogyakarta to Pontianak require a layover in Jakarta.
June to August, as the weather is relatively dry and ideal for sightseeing.