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KWJ to PLM: distance & flight time
Kwangju (Gwangju Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
2,992 mi
4,815 km · 2,600 nm
6h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,992 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 20m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWJ — Gwangju Airport · Kwangju, South Korea
- 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 KWJ
- MWX · Muan International Airport26 mi away
- MPK · Mokpo Heliport35 mi away
- RSU · Yeosu Airport50 mi away
- CHN · Jeon Ju Airport (G-703)55 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 KWJ from PLM?
The flight distance from Kwangju (KWJ) to Palembang (PLM) is 2,992 miles (4,815 km, 2,600 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWJ to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 20m 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 Kwangju and Palembang?
Palembang is 2 hours behind Kwangju.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWJ to PLM?
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