KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,008 km
4,355 miles
PLM
Palembang-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,008 km
4,355 mi / 3,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI PLM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport
IATA Code KWI PLM
ICAO Code OKKK WIPP
City Kuwait City Palembang-Sumatra Island
Country Kuwait Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 206 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -2.900000, 104.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) in Palembang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 7,008 kilometers (4,355 miles / 3,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Kuwait City, it's 07:26 in Palembang-Sumatra Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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