Pekanbaru to Bukit Panjang New Town flights
Bukit Panjang New Town lies 276 km (171 mi) 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 6 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.
Open Bukit Panjang New Town in Google Maps
| Pekanbaru | Bukit Panjang New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Singapore |
| Population | 1.2 million | 138,050 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Nearest large airport | PKU, 6 km out | SIN, 26 km out |
Clocks in Bukit Panjang New Town are 1 h ahead of Pekanbaru right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Panjang New Town
Crossing from Indonesia into Singapore: money changes from the Rupiah to the Dollar (SGD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / 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 Bukit Panjang New Town
Bukit Panjang New Town is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Senai International Airport (JHB, 31 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 49 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 12 km), Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,123 ft | 22 ft |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 31 km (19 mi) | 12,467 ft | 135 ft |
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | 49 km (30 mi) | 13,218 ft | 126 ft |
| Seletar Airport (regional) | XSP | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,023 ft | 36 ft |
| Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (regional) | TNJ | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,380 ft | 52 ft |
Book a flight to Bukit Panjang New Town
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Bukit Panjang New Town
Live rooms and prices for Bukit Panjang New Town are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Bukit Panjang New Town
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Bukit Panjang New Town from Pekanbaru?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, east of Pekanbaru.
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Bukit Panjang New Town by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Bukit Panjang New Town?
Bukit Panjang New Town is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Singapore against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Pekanbaru to Bukit Panjang New Town flights?
Typically Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN); Bukit Panjang New Town also has JHB, BTH, XSP, TNJ.
What currency do I need in Bukit Panjang New Town?
The Dollar (SGD).
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.