PEK
Beijing
China
4,930 km
3,063 miles
PLM
Palembang-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,930 km
3,063 mi / 2,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
197°
south southwest

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PEK PLM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport
IATA Code PEK PLM
ICAO Code ZBAA WIPP
City Beijing Palembang-Sumatra Island
Country China Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 116 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -2.900000, 104.700000

Beijing (PEK) to Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) in Palembang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 4,930 kilometers (3,063 miles / 2,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 China with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Beijing, it's 10:26 in Palembang-Sumatra Island.

The return flight from Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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