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LAL to PLM: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
10,648 mi
17,136 km · 9,252 nm
21h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
10,648 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 21m 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
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 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 LAL from PLM?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Palembang (PLM) is 10,648 miles (17,136 km, 9,252 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 21m 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 Lakeland and Palembang?
Palembang is 11 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to PLM?
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