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RFD to PLM: distance & flight time
Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
9,591 mi
15,435 km · 8,334 nm
19h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,591 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 16m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport · Rockford, United States
- 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 RFD
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 RFD from PLM?
The flight distance from Rockford (RFD) to Palembang (PLM) is 9,591 miles (15,435 km, 8,334 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RFD to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 16m 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 Rockford and Palembang?
Palembang is 12 hours ahead of Rockford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RFD to PLM?
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