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BTH to RKZ: distance & flight time
Batam (Hang Nadim International Airport) → Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base)
2,180 mi
3,509 km · 1,895 nm
4h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,180 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 45m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BTH — Hang Nadim International Airport · Batam, Indonesia
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BTH
- SIN · Singapore Changi Airport18 mi away
- QPG · Paya Lebar Air Base22 mi away
- XSP · Seletar Airport27 mi away
- TNJ · Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport32 mi away
Near RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BTH from RKZ?
The flight distance from Batam (BTH) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2,180 miles (3,509 km, 1,895 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BTH to RKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 45m 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 BTH to RKZ?
Nonstop service on BTH–RKZ 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 4h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Batam and Shigatse?
Shigatse is 1 hour ahead of Batam.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BTH to RKZ?
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Why are some BTH to RKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BTH–RKZ 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.