Driving from Labuan Bajo to Palembang
Palembang lies 1,786 km (1,110 mi) west of Labuan Bajo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 27 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 2,179 km (1,354 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Labuan Bajo | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 188,724 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 84352–94351 | 42273 |
Clocks in Palembang are 1 h behind Labuan Bajo right now, so a 27 h 14 min journey lands only 26 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Labuan Bajo to Palembang
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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 Labuan Bajo?
1,786 km (1,110 mi) in a straight line, west of Labuan Bajo; by road roughly 2,179 km (1,354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Labuan Bajo to Palembang by car?
About 27 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Labuan Bajo and Palembang?
Palembang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
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
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- 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.