PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
12,429 km
7,723 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,429 km
7,723 mi / 6,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PMS UIO
Airport Name Palmyra Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code PMS UIO
ICAO Code OSPR SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Syria Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,322 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.560000, 38.320000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,429 kilometers (7,723 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Palmyra Airport, it's 13:35 in Quito. With a 8-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 7,878 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Palmyra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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