BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,442 km
5,867 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
9,442 km
5,867 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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BWI PMS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code BWI PMS
ICAO Code KBWI OSPR
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Syria
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Damascus
Elevation 143 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 34.560000, 38.320000

Baltimore (BWI) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Baltimore, it's 16:30 in Palmyra Airport. With a 8-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 1,179 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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