ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,882 km
8,004 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,882 km
8,004 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD PTY
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ADD PTY
ICAO Code HAAB MPTO
City Addis Ababa Tocumen
Country Ethiopia Panama
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Panama
Elevation 7,630 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 9.070000, -79.380000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,882 kilometers (8,004 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Ethiopia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Addis Ababa, it's 05:57 in Tocumen. 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 7,495 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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