GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,670 km
7,873 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
12,670 km
7,873 mi / 6,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL PMS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code GDL PMS
ICAO Code MMGL OSPR
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Syria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Damascus
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 34.560000, 38.320000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 12,670 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Mexico 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 22:29 in Guadalajara, it's 07:29 in Palmyra Airport. With a 9-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 3,694 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 320° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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