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LGW to PLM: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
7,017 mi
11,293 km · 6,098 nm
14h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,017 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 14m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 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 LGW from PLM?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Palembang (PLM) is 7,017 miles (11,293 km, 6,098 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGW to PLM?
Nonstop service on LGW–PLM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Palembang?
Palembang is 6 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to PLM?
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Why are some LGW to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–PLM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.