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PKU to AUH: distance & flight time
Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
3,538 mi
5,693 km · 3,074 nm
7h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,538 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 24m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PKU — Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport · Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PKU from AUH?
The flight distance from Pekanbaru (PKU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 3,538 miles (5,693 km, 3,074 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PKU to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 24m 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 PKU to AUH?
Nonstop service on PKU–AUH 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 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pekanbaru and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours behind Pekanbaru.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PKU to AUH?
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Why are some PKU to AUH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PKU–AUH 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.