CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,224 km
3,246 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
5,224 km
3,246 mi / 2,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CMB PMS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code CMB PMS
ICAO Code VCBI OSPR
City Colombo N/A
Country Sri Lanka Syria
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 30 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 34.560000, 38.320000

Colombo (CMB) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 5,224 kilometers (3,246 miles / 2,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Syria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Colombo, it's 23:16 in Palmyra Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,292 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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