MSP
Minneapolis
United States
14,770 km
9,178 miles
PKU
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,770 km
9,178 mi / 7,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
340°
north northwest

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MSP PKU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport
IATA Code MSP PKU
ICAO Code KMSP WIBB
City Minneapolis Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 842 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 0.460000, 101.440000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 14,770 kilometers (9,178 miles / 7,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 States with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Minneapolis, it's 14:24 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island. With a 13-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 Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) 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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