Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru flights
Pekanbaru lies 293 km (182 mi) south of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kuala Lumpur | Pekanbaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 15 km out | PKU, 6 km out |
Clocks in Pekanbaru are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 1 h 8 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pekanbaru
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 44 km).
Arriving in Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,360 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (regional) | PKU | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,360 ft | 102 ft |
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Staying in Pekanbaru
Our booking partner lists 216 places to stay in Pekanbaru. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (128), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,425 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pekanbaru from Kuala Lumpur?
293 km (182 mi) in a straight line, south of Kuala Lumpur.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU).
What currency do I need in Pekanbaru?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Pekanbaru?
Our booking partner lists 216 places to stay in Pekanbaru, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.