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BEX to PLM: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
7,050 mi
11,345 km · 6,126 nm
14h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,050 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 17m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- PLM — Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · Palembang, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near PLM
- PDO · Pendopo Airport63 mi away
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport112 mi away
- DJB · Sultan Thaha Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from PLM?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Palembang (PLM) is 7,050 miles (11,345 km, 6,126 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 17m 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 BEX to PLM?
Nonstop service on BEX–PLM 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 14h 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Benson and Palembang?
Palembang is 6 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to PLM?
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Why are some BEX to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BEX–PLM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.