Local favourite church · Sumba Timur, East Nusa Tenggara

GKI

GKI is a church in Sumba Timur, East Nusa Tenggara. It is about 717 km by road from Nusa Penida, and Gereja Santo Hendrikus, Melolo (50 km) is the must-see nearby.

GKI: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this church: Open, normal crowd · Very crowded today · Festival / special day · Closed today.

Best time to visit GKI

Season: Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest.

Busiest days: Sunday services; Christmas, Good Friday and Easter.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun packed.

Visiting GKI: timings and tips

Typical hours: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. These are typical for churches in Indonesia; hours for this church are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Dress modestly and keep quiet during services.
  • Some large cathedrals charge an entry fee for tourists.

How to reach GKI — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -10.22405, 120.54621. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit GKI?

Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of GKI?

Hours for GKI are not published here. Typical for churches in Indonesia: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is GKI from Nusa Penida?

GKI is about 717 km by road from Nusa Penida (573 km straight line), 721 km from Amed and 755 km from Sanur. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near GKI?

Nearby: Gereja Santo Hendrikus, Melolo (church, 50 km), Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park (sanctuary, 57 km), Gereja Santo Markus, Lulundilu (church, 16 km), Gereja Santo Andreas, Ngallu (church, 22 km), Air Terjun Waimarang (waterfall, 36 km), Air Terjun Waimur (waterfall, 42 km).