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CMH to PKU: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport)
9,628 mi
15,495 km · 8,367 nm
19h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,628 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
- 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 CMH
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 CMH from PKU?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Pekanbaru (PKU) is 9,628 miles (15,495 km, 8,367 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to PKU?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 11 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to PKU?
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