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TJQ to KTE: distance & flight time
Tanjung Pandan (Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport) → Kerteh (Kerteh Airport)
585 mi
942 km · 509 nm
1h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
585 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- TJQ — Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport · Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia
- KTE — Kerteh Airport · Kerteh, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TJQ
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport119 mi away
Near KTE
- KUA · Kuantan Airport55 mi away
- TGG · Sultan Mahmud Airport63 mi away
- RDN · LTS Pulau Redang Airport90 mi away
- TOD · Pulau Tioman Airport129 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TJQ from KTE?
The flight distance from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Kerteh (KTE) is 585 miles (942 km, 509 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TJQ to KTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 44m 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 TJQ to KTE?
Nonstop service on TJQ–KTE 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 1h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tanjung Pandan and Kerteh?
Kerteh is 1 hour ahead of Tanjung Pandan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TJQ to KTE?
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