Pekanbaru to Batam flights
Batam lies 296 km (184 mi) east of Pekanbaru, in the same time zone. 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.
| Pekanbaru | Batam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | PKU, 6 km out | BTH, 11 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Batam
Batam is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,218-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 23 km), Senai International Airport (JHB, 67 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 34 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,218 ft | 126 ft |
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 22 ft |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 67 km (42 mi) | 12,467 ft | 135 ft |
| Seletar Airport (regional) | XSP | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,023 ft | 36 ft |
| Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (regional) | TNJ | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,380 ft | 52 ft |
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Staying in Batam
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Common questions
How far is Batam from Pekanbaru?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, east of Pekanbaru.
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Batam 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 Pekanbaru and Batam?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pekanbaru to Batam flights?
Typically Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH); Batam also has SIN, JHB, XSP, TNJ.
Where can I stay in Batam?
Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Batam, 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.