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JRA to PLM: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
9,820 mi
15,804 km · 8,533 nm
19h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,820 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 43m 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, 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 JRA
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 JRA from PLM?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Palembang (PLM) is 9,820 miles (15,804 km, 8,533 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 43m 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 New York and Palembang?
Palembang is 11 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to PLM?
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