Pekanbaru to Kuala Kubu Baharu flights
Kuala Kubu Baharu lies 340 km (211 mi) north 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 11 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 | Kuala Kubu Baharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 194,387 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | PKU, 6 km out | SZB, 50 km out |
Clocks in Kuala Kubu Baharu are 1 h ahead of Pekanbaru right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands 2 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Kubu Baharu
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 Kuala Kubu Baharu
Kuala Kubu Baharu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 50 km (31 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 50 km (31 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 91 km (57 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kuala Kubu Baharu from Pekanbaru?
340 km (211 mi) in a straight line, north of Pekanbaru.
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Kuala Kubu Baharu by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Kuala Kubu Baharu?
Kuala Kubu Baharu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Pekanbaru to Kuala Kubu Baharu flights?
Typically Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Kuala Kubu Baharu also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Kuala Kubu Baharu?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.