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ZHY to PLM: distance & flight time
Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) → Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport)
2,796 mi
4,500 km · 2,430 nm
5h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
2,796 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 57m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
- 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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 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 ZHY from PLM?
The flight distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Palembang (PLM) is 2,796 miles (4,500 km, 2,430 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHY to PLM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 57m 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 ZHY to PLM?
Nonstop service on ZHY–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 5h 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhongwei and Palembang?
Palembang is 1 hour behind Zhongwei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHY to PLM?
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Why are some ZHY to PLM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZHY–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.