PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
10,525 km
6,540 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,525 km
6,540 mi / 5,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PMS YVR
Airport Name Palmyra Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PMS YVR
ICAO Code OSPR CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Syria Canada
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,322 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 34.560000, 38.320000 49.190000, -123.180000

Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,525 kilometers (6,540 miles / 5,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Canada. 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 16:32 in Palmyra Airport, it's 05:32 in Richmond. 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 1,308 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Palmyra Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) follows a heading of 15° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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