DTW
Detroit
United States
9,620 km
5,977 miles
PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
Distance
9,620 km
5,977 mi / 5,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

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DTW PMS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Palmyra Airport
IATA Code DTW PMS
ICAO Code KDTW OSPR
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Syria
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Damascus
Elevation 645 ft 1,322 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.560000, 38.320000

Detroit (DTW) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria is 9,620 kilometers (5,977 miles / 5,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in Detroit, it's 22:44 in Palmyra Airport. 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.

The return flight from Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Palmyra Airport (PMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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