Airport Comparison
| BKK | PKU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Suvarnabhumi Airport | Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport |
| IATA Code | BKK | PKU |
| ICAO Code | VTBS | WIBB |
| City | Bangkok | Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island |
| Country | Thailand | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 102 ft |
| Coordinates | 13.680000, 100.750000 | 0.460000, 101.440000 |
Bangkok (BKK) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 1,472 kilometers (915 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 177°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Thailand with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in Bangkok, it's 15:05 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island.
The return flight from Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.