PMS
Palmyra Airport
Syria
16,167 km
10,046 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,167 km
10,046 mi / 8,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PMS WLG
Airport Name Palmyra Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PMS WLG
ICAO Code OSPR NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country Syria New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Damascus Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 1,322 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 34.560000, 38.320000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Palmyra Airport (PMS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmyra Airport (PMS) in Palmyra Airport, Syria to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,167 kilometers (10,046 miles / 8,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Palmyra Airport, it's 06:42 in Wellington. With a 10-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 1,281 feet between the two airports. Wellington International Airport sits lower than Palmyra Airport.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Palmyra Airport (PMS) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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