Airport Comparison
| LHR | PKU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | London Heathrow Airport | Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport |
| IATA Code | LHR | PKU |
| ICAO Code | EGLL | WIBB |
| City | London | Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island |
| Country | United Kingdom | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Europe/London | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 102 ft |
| Coordinates | 51.470000, -0.460000 | 0.460000, 101.440000 |
London (LHR) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 10,788 kilometers (6,703 miles / 5,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
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 United Kingdom with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:53 in London, it's 15:53 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.