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BKG to PLM: distance & flight time
Branson (Branson Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
9,848 mi
15,849 km · 8,558 nm
19h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,848 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 47m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BKG — Branson Airport · Branson, United States
- 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 BKG
- HRO · Boone County Airport19 mi away
- FLP · Marion County Regional Airport38 mi away
- WMH · Ozark Regional Airport42 mi away
- SGF · Springfield Branson National Airport50 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 BKG from PLM?
The flight distance from Branson (BKG) to Palembang (PLM) is 9,848 miles (15,849 km, 8,558 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BKG to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Branson and Palembang?
Palembang is 12 hours ahead of Branson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BKG to PLM?
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