Palembang to Lhokseumawe flights
Lhokseumawe lies 1,234 km (767 mi) north-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 2 h 20 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 | Lhokseumawe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 200,876 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | PLM, 6 km out | TXE, 61 km out |
| Postal codes | 42273 | 24314 |
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 Lhokseumawe
Lhokseumawe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rembele Airport (TXE), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 3,837 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rembele Airport (regional) | TXE | 61 km (38 mi) | 3,837 ft | 4,648 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lhokseumawe from Palembang?
1,234 km (767 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Palembang.
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Lhokseumawe by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Lhokseumawe?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Which airports are used for Palembang to Lhokseumawe flights?
Typically Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Rembele Airport (TXE).
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.