Lima to Bukittinggi flights
Bukittinggi lies 18,612 km (11,565 mi) south of Lima, +12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 24 h 37 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.
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| Lima | Bukittinggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Indonesia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 121,028 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | PDG, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 22283–83351 |
Clocks in Bukittinggi are 12 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 24 h 37 min journey lands 36 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukittinggi
Crossing from Peru into Indonesia: money changes from the Sol to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minangkabau International Airport | PDG | 54 km (34 mi) | 9,843 ft | 18 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 18,612 km (11,565 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Bukittinggi from Lima?
18,612 km (11,565 mi) in a straight line, south of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Bukittinggi by air?
About 24 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Bukittinggi?
Bukittinggi is 12 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Bukittinggi flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
What currency do I need in Bukittinggi?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.