CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,891 km
4,903 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
7,891 km
4,903 mi / 4,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code CPT PMS
ICAO Code FACT OSPR
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Syria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Damascus
Elevation 151 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.560000, 38.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 7,891 kilometers (4,903 miles / 4,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Cape Town, it's 18:30 in Palmyra Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,171 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 197° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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