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MSE to PLM: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
6,949 mi
11,184 km · 6,039 nm
14h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,949 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 6m 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
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, 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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 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 MSE from PLM?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Palembang (PLM) is 6,949 miles (11,184 km, 6,039 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 6m 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 MSE to PLM?
Nonstop service on MSE–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 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Manston and Palembang?
Palembang is 6 hours ahead of Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to PLM?
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Why are some MSE to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MSE–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.