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PLM to GYY: distance & flight time
Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
9,658 mi
15,543 km · 8,393 nm
19h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,658 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PLM — Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · Palembang, Indonesia
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PLM
- PDO · Pendopo Airport63 mi away
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport112 mi away
- DJB · Sultan Thaha Airport114 mi away
Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PLM from GYY?
The flight distance from Palembang (PLM) to Gary (GYY) is 9,658 miles (15,543 km, 8,393 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PLM to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 24m 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 Palembang and Gary?
Gary is 12 hours behind Palembang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PLM to GYY?
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