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CGX to PLM: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
9,639 mi
15,512 km · 8,376 nm
19h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,639 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 22m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, 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 CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 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 CGX from PLM?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Palembang (PLM) is 9,639 miles (15,512 km, 8,376 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 22m 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 Chicago and Palembang?
Palembang is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to PLM?
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