Distance From Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport to Damascus International Airport, ESF - DAM Distance

The distance from Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) to Damascus International Airport (DAM) is 6854 miles or 11029 kilometers or 5952 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Alexandria ( United States ) to Damascus ( Syria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexandria and Damascus takes around 15 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport, Alexandria, United States to Damascus International Airport, Damascus, Syria is 15 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ESF - DAM

Kilometers		11029 km
Statute Miles		6854 miles
Nautical Miles		5952 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 45 minutes

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport to Damascus International Airport Flight Route Map - ESF to DAM Flight Path

Location of Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport & Damascus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexandria to Damascus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Alexandria, United States and Damascus, Syria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESF - DAM

Time difference between Alexandria (United States) and Damascus (Syria) is 8 Hours.
Damascus time is 8 Hours ahead of Alexandria.

Location	Local Time
Alexandria (United States)	2026-03-21, 00:01:25 CDT
Damascus (Syria)	2026-03-21, 08:01:25 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF / KESF) Alexandria, United States

Destination

Damascus International Airport (DAM / OSDI) Damascus, Syria