BAH
Manama
Bahrain
13,140 km
8,165 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
13,140 km
8,165 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

BAH PMD
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code BAH PMD
ICAO Code OBBI KPMD
City Manama Palmdale
Country Bahrain United States
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 34.630000, -118.080000

Manama (BAH) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 13,140 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bahrain with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:48 in Manama, it's 14:48 in Palmdale. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,537 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Bahrain International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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