Palembang to Bengkulu flights
Bengkulu lies 292 km (182 mi) west of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Palembang | Bengkulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 397,321 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | PLM, 6 km out | BKS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 42273 | 34768 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bengkulu
Bengkulu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,345 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (regional) | BKS | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,345 ft | 50 ft |
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Staying in Bengkulu
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Bengkulu. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (38). Guests have left 284 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bengkulu from Palembang?
292 km (182 mi) in a straight line, west of Palembang.
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Bengkulu by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Bengkulu?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Palembang to Bengkulu flights?
Typically Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS).
Where can I stay in Bengkulu?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Bengkulu, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.