CGK to PLW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) is 1,580 km (982 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PLW to CGK).
How far is it from Jakarta to Palu?
The great-circle distance between Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) is 1,580 km (982 mi, 853 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CGK to PLW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PLW is roughly east of CGK.
How is the CGK to PLW route written in code?
The pair is written CGK-PLW in IATA codes and WIII-WAFF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is CGK (WIII), Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is PLW (WAFF).
| CGK | PLW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport |
| ICAO code | WIII | WAFF |
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Elevation | 34 ft | 284 ft |
| Rank by connections | #83 | #1094 |
Both ICAO codes start with W, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Malay Archipelago, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PLW sits 250 ft (76 m) higher than CGK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGK to PLW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Garuda Indonesia | GIA | Indonesia | Active |
| JT | Lion Mentari Airlines | LNI | Lion Inter | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Jakarta from Palu?
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) are 1,580 km (982 mi, 853 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGK to PLW?
A typical nonstop flight between CGK and PLW takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PLW from CGK?
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) lies roughly east of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Which airlines fly CGK to PLW?
2 airlines appear on the CGK-PLW route in the open dataset, including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines.
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