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RST to PKU: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport)
9,253 mi
14,891 km · 8,040 nm
18h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,253 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 37m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST
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 RST from PKU?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Pekanbaru (PKU) is 9,253 miles (14,891 km, 8,040 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to PKU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 37m 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 Rochester and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 12 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to PKU?
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