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RKT to PLM: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
3,809 mi
6,130 km · 3,310 nm
7h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,809 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 56m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- 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 RKT
- DXB · Dubai International Airport44 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport33 mi away
- FJR · Fujairah International Airport42 mi away
- KHS · Khasab Air Base43 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 RKT from PLM?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Palembang (PLM) is 3,809 miles (6,130 km, 3,310 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 56m 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 Ras Al Khaimah and Palembang?
Palembang is 3 hours ahead of Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to PLM?
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