Distance from Padang to Pekanbaru
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Padang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 census and 909,040 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 965,050. It…
Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' . It has an a…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Padang to Pekanbaru?
It is 203 km in a straight line from Padang to Pekanbaru. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Padang to Pekanbaru?
A direct flight takes about 60 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Padang to Pekanbaru?
Around 3 h 23 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.