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KTM to PLM: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
2,475 mi
3,983 km · 2,151 nm
5h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,475 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 19m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
- 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 KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 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 KTM from PLM?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Palembang (PLM) is 2,475 miles (3,983 km, 2,151 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 19m 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 Kathmandu and Palembang?
Palembang is 1.3 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to PLM?
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