Palembang to Bukit Bintang flights
Bukit Bintang lies 754 km (468 mi) north-west of Palembang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
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| Palembang | Bukit Bintang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 120,529 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | PLM, 6 km out | SZB, 18 km out |
Clocks in Bukit Bintang are 1 h ahead of Palembang right now, so a 1 h 43 min journey lands 2 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Bintang
Crossing from Indonesia into Malaysia: money changes from the Rupiah to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 45 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 18 km (11 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 45 km (28 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Bintang from Palembang?
754 km (468 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Palembang.
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Bukit Bintang by air?
About 1 h 43 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 Bukit Bintang?
Bukit Bintang is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
Which airports are used for Palembang to Bukit Bintang flights?
Typically Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Bukit Bintang also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Bukit Bintang?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.