MUC
Munich
Germany
10,463 km
6,502 miles
PLM
Palembang-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,463 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
90°
east

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MUC PLM
Airport Name Munich International Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport
IATA Code MUC PLM
ICAO Code EDDM WIPP
City Munich Palembang-Sumatra Island
Country Germany Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 1,487 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -2.900000, 104.700000

Munich (MUC) to Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) in Palembang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 10,463 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Munich, it's 15:30 in Palembang-Sumatra Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,438 feet between the two airports. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 318° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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