GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,701 km
6,649 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
10,701 km
6,649 mi / 5,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

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GIG PMS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code GIG PMS
ICAO Code SBGL OSPR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Syria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 28 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.560000, 38.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 10,701 kilometers (6,649 miles / 5,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:45 in Palmyra Airport. With a 6-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 1,294 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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