Distance From Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, PLM - NBO Distance

The distance from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 4680 miles or 7532 kilometers or 4064 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Palembang ( Indonesia ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palembang and Nairobi takes around 10 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, Palembang, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 10 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PLM - NBO

Kilometers		7532 km
Statute Miles		4680 miles
Nautical Miles		4064 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 45 minutes

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - PLM to NBO Flight Path

Location of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palembang to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Palembang, Indonesia and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLM - NBO

Time difference between Palembang (Indonesia) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 4 Hours.
Nairobi time is 4 Hours behind Palembang.

Location	Local Time
Palembang (Indonesia)	2026-09-13, 21:49:50 WIB
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-09-13, 17:49:50 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM / WIPP) Palembang, Indonesia

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya