KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,502 km
2,797 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
4,502 km
2,797 mi / 2,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PMS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code KTM PMS
ICAO Code VNKT OSPR
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Syria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Damascus
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.560000, 38.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 4,502 kilometers (2,797 miles / 2,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Nepal with Syria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Kathmandu, it's 16:29 in Palmyra Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,068 feet between the two airports. Palmyra Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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