Distance From Polokwane International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport, PTG - KNO Distance

The distance from Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 5032 miles or 8098 kilometers or 4370 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Polokwane ( South Africa ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polokwane and Medan takes around 11 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polokwane International Airport, Polokwane, South Africa to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 11 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PTG - KNO

Kilometers		8098 km
Statute Miles		5032 miles
Nautical Miles		4370 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 34 minutes

Polokwane International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - PTG to KNO Flight Path

Location of Polokwane International Airport & Kualanamu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Polokwane to Medan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Polokwane, South Africa and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTG - KNO

Time difference between Polokwane (South Africa) and Medan (Indonesia) is 5 Hours.
Medan time is 5 Hours ahead of Polokwane.

Location	Local Time
Polokwane (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 00:22:59 SAST
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-04-02, 05:22:59 WIB

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Polokwane International Airport (PTG / FAPP) Polokwane, South Africa

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia