Place to visit
Ligitan Reefs, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Ligitan Reefs is a reef (Terumbu Ligitan) in Indonesia. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Local name
- Terumbu Ligitan
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SUB Surabaya, 1,444 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 4.2531, 118.52977
What it is and where
Ligitan Reefs is a reef (Terumbu Ligitan) in Indonesia.
Its coordinates are 4.2531, 118.52977; the nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB, Surabaya), 1,444 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ligitan Reefs is April to September.
- JanPossible11:47
- FebPossible11:52
- MarPossible11:58
- AprBest time12:06
- MayBest time12:12
- JunBest time12:15
- JulBest time12:13
- AugBest time12:08
- SepBest time12:01
- OctPossible11:54
- NovPossible11:48
- DecPossible11:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | April to September | October to March |
| Diving | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ligitan Reefs has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Erzherzog ReefReef in Malaysia10 km
- SipadanIsland in Malaysia19 km
- Friedrich ReefReef in Malaysia20 km
- Cust ReefReef in Malaysia23 km
- Creach ReefReef24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Beaches
- Nusa Dua: seaside resort
- Lovina Beach
- Parangtritis: beach in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Dreamland Beach: beach in Bali, Indonesia
- Pangandaran: beach in Indonesia
- Ujong Blang Beach: tourism in Aceh, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ligitan Reefs?
It is a reef (Terumbu Ligitan in the local language) in Indonesia.
When is the best time to visit Ligitan Reefs?
April to September. There are about 12 h 15 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Ligitan Reefs?
The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 1,444 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Erzherzog Reef, Sipadan, Friedrich Reef. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.