Distance from Palembang to Colombo

The distance between Palembang, Indonesia and Colombo, Sri Lanka is 2,973 kilometers (1,847 miles).

Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

From Palembang to Colombo, the straight-line distance is 2,973 kilometers, heading west. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Palembang at 5 meters above sea level and Colombo at 7 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 4-5 hours
Jet fighter 3-4 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Palembang, Indonesia

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Jakarta

Coordinates: 2.9167° S 104.7458° E

Elevation: 5 m (16 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
  • Pendopo Airport (PDO)
  • Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
  • Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
  • Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport (LLJ)
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU)

Other distances from Palembang

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Palembang to Jakarta 433 km
From Palembang to Surabaya 1,008 km
From Palembang to Bekasi 443 km
From Palembang to Bandung 545 km
From Palembang to Medan 987 km

Other distances from Colombo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

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