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ZAG to PLM: distance & flight time
Zagreb (Zagreb Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
6,296 mi
10,132 km · 5,471 nm
12h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,296 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 49m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAG — Zagreb Airport · Zagreb, Croatia
- 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 ZAG
- MBX · Maribor Airport54 mi away
- RJK · Rijeka Airport81 mi away
- BNX · Banja Luka International Airport81 mi away
- SOB · Sármellék International Airport83 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 ZAG from PLM?
The flight distance from Zagreb (ZAG) to Palembang (PLM) is 6,296 miles (10,132 km, 5,471 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAG to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZAG to PLM?
Nonstop service on ZAG–PLM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zagreb and Palembang?
Palembang is 5 hours ahead of Zagreb.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAG to PLM?
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Why are some ZAG to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAG–PLM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.