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PLM to IST: distance & flight time
Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,627 mi
9,055 km · 4,890 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,627 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PLM — Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · Palembang, Indonesia
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PLM from IST?
The flight distance from Palembang (PLM) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,627 miles (9,055 km, 4,890 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PLM to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 30m 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 4 hours behind Palembang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PLM to IST?
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