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BEX to PDG: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Padang (Minangkabau International Airport)
6,747 mi
10,859 km · 5,863 nm
13h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,747 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 42m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- PDG — Minangkabau International Airport · Padang, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near PDG
- RKO · Rokot Airport99 mi away
- PPR · Pasir Pangaraan Airport113 mi away
- PKU · Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport118 mi away
- KRC · Departi Parbo Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from PDG?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Padang (PDG) is 6,747 miles (10,859 km, 5,863 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to PDG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BEX to PDG?
Nonstop service on BEX–PDG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Benson and Padang?
Padang is 6 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to PDG?
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Why are some BEX to PDG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BEX–PDG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.