A Complete Guide to Sorong: Your Gateway to Paradise

13 March 2026·⏱ 1 min read📲 Share on WhatsApp

Sorong is the main entry point to Raja Ampat. As the largest city in West Papua, it serves as the jumping-off point for one of the world's most spectacular marine destinations.

Getting to Sorong

Sorong has its own airport (SOQ) with connections from Jakarta, Makassar, and Manado. Several airlines operate daily flights.

From Sorong to Waisai

The ferry from Sorong to Waisai (the capital of Raja Ampat) takes about 2 hours. SeaLink operates fast boats multiple times daily.

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