BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
16,243 km
10,093 miles
PKU
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,243 km
10,093 mi / 8,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

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BSB PKU
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport
IATA Code BSB PKU
ICAO Code SBBR WIBB
City Brasilia Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 3,497 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 0.460000, 101.440000

Brasilia (BSB) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 16,243 kilometers (10,093 miles / 8,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Brasilia, it's 06:08 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,395 feet between the two airports. Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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