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BTJ to BAV: distance & flight time
Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport) → Baotou (Baotou Airport)
2,584 mi
4,158 km · 2,245 nm
5h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,584 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 32m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- BTJ — Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport · Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- BAV — Baotou Airport · Baotou, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BTJ
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport25 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport104 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport107 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport130 mi away
Near BAV
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport74 mi away
- HET · Baita International Airport98 mi away
- RLK · Bayannur Tianjitai Airport121 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BTJ from BAV?
The flight distance from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Baotou (BAV) is 2,584 miles (4,158 km, 2,245 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BTJ to BAV?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 32m 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 BTJ to BAV?
Nonstop service on BTJ–BAV 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 5h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Banda Aceh and Baotou?
Baotou is 1 hour ahead of Banda Aceh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BTJ to BAV?
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