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ILG to PLM: distance & flight time
Wilmington (New Castle Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
9,895 mi
15,925 km · 8,599 nm
19h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,895 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 52m 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
- ILG — New Castle Airport · Wilmington, 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 ILG
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 ILG from PLM?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Palembang (PLM) is 9,895 miles (15,925 km, 8,599 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILG to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 52m 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 Wilmington and Palembang?
Palembang is 11 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILG to PLM?
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