KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,151 km
2,579 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
4,151 km
2,579 mi / 2,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL PMS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code KGL PMS
ICAO Code HRYR OSPR
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Syria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Damascus
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.560000, 38.320000

Kigali (KGL) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 4,151 kilometers (2,579 miles / 2,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Rwanda 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 19:23 in Kigali, it's 20:23 in Palmyra Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,537 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 194° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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