Nonstop flight route between Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia and Hagåtña, Guam:
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU), Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia and Guam International Airport (GUM), Hagåtña, Guam would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,099 miles (or 4,987 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
IATA / ICAO Codes: | PKU / WIBB |
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Location: | Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia |
GPS Coordinates: | 0°27'38"N by 101°26'39"E |
Area Served: | Pekanbaru |
Operator/Owner: | PT Angkasa Pura II |
Airport Type: | Public, Military |
Elevation: | 104 feet (32 meters) |
# of Runways: | 1 |
View all routes: | Routes from PKU |
More Information: | PKU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
IATA / ICAO Codes: | GUM / PGUM |
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Location: | Hagåtña, Guam |
GPS Coordinates: | 13°29'2"N by 144°47'49"E |
Area Served: | Guam |
Operator/Owner: | A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam |
Airport Type: | Public |
Elevation: | 297 feet (91 meters) |
# of Runways: | 2 |
View all routes: | Routes from GUM |
More Information: | GUM Maps & Info |
Facts about Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU):
- Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport handled 392,399 passengers last year.
- Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) currently has only 1 runway.
- The newly built airport has been equipped by some shopping outlets and venues such as souvenir stands, fashion store, F&B outlets, food court, grocery shops and many more.
- The furthest airport from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), which is nearly antipodal to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (meaning Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Mariscal Sucre International Airport), and is located 12,409 miles (19,971 kilometers) away in Quito, Ecuador.
- Because of Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport's relatively low elevation of 104 feet, planes can take off or land at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In early 2010, the first phase of the airport's expansion started with the construction of a new terminal to replace the 1980s built terminal.
- The closest airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) is Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM), which is located 79 miles (128 kilometers) N of PKU.
- In addition to being known as "Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport", other names for PKU include "Bandar Udara Internasional Sultan Syarif Kasim II" and "بندر اودارا اينترنسيونل سلطان شريف قاسم ٢".
- In 2012, the airport's VIP room was awarded as the best VIP Room by PT Angkasa Pura II.
Facts about Guam International Airport (GUM):
- Guam International Airport handled 2,807,205 passengers last year.
- Guam International Airport (GUM) has 2 runways.
- The USCBP inspects all arriving passengers except nonstop flights from the States.
- The furthest airport from Guam International Airport (GUM) is Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (2 de Julho) (SSA), which is nearly antipodal to Guam International Airport (meaning Guam International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (2 de Julho)), and is located 12,223 miles (19,671 kilometers) away in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
- Because of Guam International Airport's relatively low elevation of 297 feet, planes can take off or land at Guam International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Cargo facilities are located between the main terminal and the commuter terminal.
- The closest airport to Guam International Airport (GUM) is Andersen Air Force Base (UAM), which is located only 11 miles (17 kilometers) NE of GUM.
- After the war, the USAAF used the airfield for fighter defense of the Marianas, until early 1947 and as a transport hub.
- Several fatal accidents have occurred on and near Guam over the years.
- In addition to being known as "Guam International Airport", another name for GUM is "Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport".