Padang to Pekanbaru flights
Pekanbaru lies 203 km (126 mi) north-east of Padang, 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.
| Padang | Pekanbaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 942,938 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | PDG, 20 km out | PKU, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
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 Padang?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Padang.
How long does it take to get from Padang to Pekanbaru 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 Padang and Pekanbaru?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Padang to Pekanbaru flights?
Typically Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU).
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 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.