JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,359 km
5,194 miles
PKU
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,359 km
5,194 mi / 4,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB PKU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport
IATA Code JNB PKU
ICAO Code FAOR WIBB
City Johannesburg Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5,558 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.460000, 101.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 8,359 kilometers (5,194 miles / 4,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Johannesburg, it's 10:05 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,456 feet between the two airports. Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) 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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