Pekanbaru to Batu Pahat flights
Batu Pahat lies 223 km (138 mi) north-east of Pekanbaru, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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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| Pekanbaru | Batu Pahat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 156,236 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | PKU, 6 km out | JHB, 85 km out |
Clocks in Batu Pahat are 1 h ahead of Pekanbaru right now, so a 1 h 2 min journey lands 2 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batu Pahat
Crossing from Indonesia into Malaysia: money changes from the Rupiah to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Batu Pahat
Batu Pahat is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Senai International Airport (JHB), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Malacca International Airport (MKZ, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 85 km (53 mi) | 12,467 ft | 135 ft |
| Malacca International Airport (regional) | MKZ | 88 km (55 mi) | 7,005 ft | 35 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Batu Pahat from Pekanbaru?
223 km (138 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Pekanbaru.
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Batu Pahat by air?
About 1 h 2 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 Batu Pahat?
Batu Pahat is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Pekanbaru to Batu Pahat flights?
Typically Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Senai International Airport (JHB); Batu Pahat also has MKZ.
What currency do I need in Batu Pahat?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.