PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
11,745 km
7,298 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,745 km
7,298 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PMS SFO
Airport Name Palmyra Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PMS SFO
ICAO Code OSPR KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Syria United States
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,322 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.560000, 38.320000 37.620000, -122.380000

Palmyra Airport (PMS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,745 kilometers (7,298 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Palmyra Airport, it's 02:23 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 1,309 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Palmyra Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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