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IAD to PLM: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
9,943 mi
16,001 km · 8,640 nm
19h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,943 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 58m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, 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 IAD
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 IAD from PLM?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Palembang (PLM) is 9,943 miles (16,001 km, 8,640 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 58m 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 Washington and Palembang?
Palembang is 11 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to PLM?
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