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CJL to PKU: distance & flight time
Chitral (Chitral Airport) → Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport)
3,100 mi
4,988 km · 2,693 nm
6h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,100 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 33m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CJL — Chitral Airport · Chitral, Pakistan
- PKU — Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport · Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CJL
- SDT · Saidu Sharif Airport80 mi away
- FBD · Fayzabad Airport111 mi away
- JAA · Jalalabad Airport126 mi away
- PEW · Peshawar International Airport132 mi away
Near PKU
- DUM · Pinang Kampai Airport79 mi away
- PPR · Pasir Pangaraan Airport79 mi away
- RGT · Japura Airport83 mi away
- PDG · Minangkabau International Airport118 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CJL from PKU?
The flight distance from Chitral (CJL) to Pekanbaru (PKU) is 3,100 miles (4,988 km, 2,693 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CJL to PKU?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 33m 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 CJL to PKU?
Nonstop service on CJL–PKU 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 6h 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chitral and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 2 hours ahead of Chitral.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CJL to PKU?
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Why are some CJL to PKU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CJL–PKU 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.