Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Pekanbaru (PKU): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 5 airlines. 24% of the last 17 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 21 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 17 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 256 km, an estimated 50 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Kuala Lumpur and Pekanbaru. Updated 13 October 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Today, KUL → PKU
Tue 13 Oct · local times
SchedFlightKUL departurePKU arrival
18:10JT161LION AIRSched 18:10Departure not confirmed by the board·
Checked KUL board 18:11
KULKuala Lumpursmooth · +13
PKUPekanbarutracking
256 km · ~0h 50m est.
dep bank 08:00–20:0021x weekly
Runs rough · 5 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
24% on time
of the last 17 operated KUL → PKU flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop KUL to PKU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at KUL is the weaker end, route health score 82/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on KUL–PKU?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:00 and evening departures around 17:40 from KUL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the PKU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from KUL to PKU?
Great-circle distance is 256 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 48–52 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does KUL–PKU fly?
5 carriers operate this route, around 25 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.