GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,012 km
6,843 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
11,012 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PMS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code GRU PMS
ICAO Code SBGR OSPR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Syria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.560000, 38.320000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 11,012 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 20:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:21 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 1,137 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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