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BHO to PLM: distance & flight time
Bhopal (Raja Bhoj International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
2,582 mi
4,155 km · 2,244 nm
5h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,582 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 32m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BHO — Raja Bhoj International Airport · Bhopal, India
- 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 BHO
- GUX · Guna Airport94 mi away
- IDR · Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport105 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 BHO from PLM?
The flight distance from Bhopal (BHO) to Palembang (PLM) is 2,582 miles (4,155 km, 2,244 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BHO to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 32m 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 BHO to PLM?
Nonstop service on BHO–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 5h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bhopal and Palembang?
Palembang is 1.5 hours ahead of Bhopal.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BHO to PLM?
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Why are some BHO to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BHO–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.