Banda Aceh to Palembang flights
Palembang lies 1,406 km (874 mi) south-east of Banda Aceh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Banda Aceh | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 267,962 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | BTJ, 10 km out | PLM, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Palembang
Palembang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (regional) | PLM | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 49 ft |
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Staying in Palembang
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang. Of the 248 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (155), and 4 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palembang from Banda Aceh?
1,406 km (874 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Banda Aceh.
How long does it take to get from Banda Aceh to Palembang by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Banda Aceh and Palembang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Banda Aceh to Palembang flights?
Typically Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM).
Where can I stay in Palembang?
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.