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HOU to PLM: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
10,172 mi
16,370 km · 8,839 nm
20h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
10,172 miles nonstop takes roughly 20h 25m 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
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, 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 HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional 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 HOU from PLM?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Palembang (PLM) is 10,172 miles (16,370 km, 8,839 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 20h 25m 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 Houston and Palembang?
Palembang is 12 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to PLM?
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