ALU
Alula
Somalia
14,028 km
8,717 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,028 km
8,717 mi / 7,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU PTY
Airport Name Alula Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ALU PTY
ICAO Code HCMA MPTO
City Alula Tocumen
Country Somalia Panama
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Panama
Elevation 6 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 9.070000, -79.380000

Alula (ALU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,028 kilometers (8,717 miles / 7,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Somalia 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 03:12 in Alula, it's 19:12 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 68° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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