Pekanbaru to Pasir Mas flights
Pasir Mas lies 620 km (385 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 33 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 | Pasir Mas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 230,424 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | PKU, 6 km out | KBR, 21 km out |
Clocks in Pasir Mas are 1 h ahead of Pekanbaru right now, so a 1 h 33 min journey lands 2 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pasir Mas
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 Pasir Mas
Pasir Mas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narathiwat Airport (NAW, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (regional) | KBR | 21 km (13 mi) | 7,874 ft | 16 ft |
| Narathiwat Airport (regional) | NAW | 68 km (42 mi) | 8,202 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pasir Mas from Pekanbaru?
620 km (385 mi) in a straight line, north of Pekanbaru.
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Pasir Mas by air?
About 1 h 33 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 Pasir Mas?
Pasir Mas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Pekanbaru to Pasir Mas flights?
Typically Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR); Pasir Mas also has NAW.
What currency do I need in Pasir Mas?
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.