FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
15,061 km
9,359 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,061 km
9,359 mi / 8,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

FRK PTY
Airport Name Fregate Island Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code FRK PTY
ICAO Code FSSF MPTO
City Fregate Island Tocumen
Country Seychelles Panama
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Panama
Elevation 610 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -4.580000, 55.950000 9.070000, -79.380000

Fregate Island (FRK) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,061 kilometers (9,359 miles / 8,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Seychelles 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 07:53 in Fregate Island, it's 22:53 in Tocumen. With a 9-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 Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fregate Island Airport (FRK) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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