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FCO to PLM: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
6,479 mi
10,426 km · 5,630 nm
13h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 10m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO
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 FCO from PLM?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Palembang (PLM) is 6,479 miles (10,426 km, 5,630 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 10m 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 Rome and Palembang?
Palembang is 5 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to PLM?
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