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IKA to PLM: distance & flight time
Tehran (Imam Khomeini International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
4,352 mi
7,003 km · 3,781 nm
9h
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,352 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IKA — Imam Khomeini International Airport · Tehran, Iran
- 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 IKA
- THR · Mehrabad International Airport21 mi away
- PYK · Payam International Airport31 mi away
- GZW · Qazvin Airport84 mi away
- NSH · Noshahr Airport88 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 IKA from PLM?
The flight distance from Tehran (IKA) to Palembang (PLM) is 4,352 miles (7,003 km, 3,781 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKA to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 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 Tehran and Palembang?
Palembang is 3.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKA to PLM?
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