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Flights from Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar
There are no direct flights from Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar. The easiest way is one stop via Praya or Denpasar (Bali), about 3h 10m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 10m
Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar at a glance
Fastest journey3h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Praya or Denpasar (Bali)
Best ways to fly from Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 270 km168 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 10mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneSumbawa Besar vs Labuan Bajo
- Currency in Sumbawa Besar
- IDR
- Airports
- LBJ → SWQ
Flights from Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Praya and Denpasar (Bali). Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa Besar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 270 km.
Where do you change planes between Labuan Bajo and Sumbawa Besar?
The best connecting points are Praya (LOP) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). Wings Air flies both legs via Praya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Labuan Bajo and Sumbawa Besar?
Labuan Bajo: Komodo Airport (LBJ). Sumbawa Besar: Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ).





