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CKT to PKU: distance & flight time
Sarakhs (Sarakhs Airport) → Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport)
3,586 mi
5,770 km · 3,116 nm
7h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,586 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 30m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CKT — Sarakhs Airport · Sarakhs, Iran
- 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 CKT
- MHD · Mashhad International Airport81 mi away
- MYP · Mary Airport90 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 CKT from PKU?
The flight distance from Sarakhs (CKT) to Pekanbaru (PKU) is 3,586 miles (5,770 km, 3,116 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CKT to PKU?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 30m 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 CKT to PKU?
Nonstop service on CKT–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 7h 30m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sarakhs and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 3.5 hours ahead of Sarakhs.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CKT to PKU?
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Why are some CKT to PKU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CKT–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.