Pekanbaru to Padang flights
Padang lies 203 km (126 mi) south-west 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 1 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 | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | PKU, 6 km out | PDG, 20 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 Padang
Padang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), 20 km (12 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 | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 18 ft |
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Staying in Padang
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (85). Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Padang from Pekanbaru?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pekanbaru.
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Padang by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Padang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pekanbaru to Padang flights?
Typically Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG).
Where can I stay in Padang?
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang, 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 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.