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LTK to PLM: distance & flight time
Latakia (Bassel Al-Assad International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
5,154 mi
8,294 km · 4,478 nm
10h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
5,154 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 34m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LTK — Bassel Al-Assad International Airport · Latakia, Syria
- 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 LTK
- KYE · Rene Mouawad Air Base56 mi away
- HTY · Hatay Airport69 mi away
- ALP · Aleppo International Airport90 mi away
- BEY · Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport112 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 LTK from PLM?
The flight distance from Latakia (LTK) to Palembang (PLM) is 5,154 miles (8,294 km, 4,478 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LTK to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 34m 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 LTK to PLM?
Nonstop service on LTK–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 10h 34m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Latakia and Palembang?
Palembang is 4 hours ahead of Latakia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LTK to PLM?
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Why are some LTK to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LTK–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.