Medan to Bukittinggi flights
Bukittinggi lies 472 km (294 mi) south-east of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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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| Medan | Bukittinggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 121,028 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | KNO, 23 km out | PDG, 54 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Medan
Medan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 92 km).
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Bukittinggi from Medan?
472 km (294 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Medan.
How long does it take to get from Medan to Bukittinggi by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Bukittinggi?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Medan to Bukittinggi flights?
Typically Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
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.