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PKU to DCY: distance & flight time
Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport) → Daocheng (Daocheng Yading Airport)
1,996 mi
3,213 km · 1,735 nm
4h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,996 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 23m 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
- PKU — Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport · Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- DCY — Daocheng Yading Airport · Daocheng, China
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 DCY
- DIG · Diqing Airport108 mi away
- KGT · Kangding Airport116 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PKU from DCY?
The flight distance from Pekanbaru (PKU) to Daocheng (DCY) is 1,996 miles (3,213 km, 1,735 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PKU to DCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 23m 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 DCY?
Nonstop service on PKU–DCY 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 4h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pekanbaru and Daocheng?
Daocheng is 1 hour ahead of Pekanbaru.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PKU to DCY?
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Why are some PKU to DCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PKU–DCY 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.