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PLM to XIY: distance & flight time
Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport) → Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport)
2,594 mi
4,174 km · 2,254 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,594 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PLM — Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · Palembang, Indonesia
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International Airport · Xi'an, China
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 XIY
- SIA · Xi'an Xiguan Airport22 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport114 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport121 mi away
- HZG · Hanzhong Chenggu Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PLM from XIY?
The flight distance from Palembang (PLM) to Xi'an (XIY) is 2,594 miles (4,174 km, 2,254 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PLM to XIY?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m 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 Xi'an?
Xi'an is 1 hour ahead of Palembang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PLM to XIY?
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