FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
14,083 km
8,750 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,083 km
8,750 mi / 7,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
262°
west

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FTU PTY
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code FTU PTY
ICAO Code FMSD MPTO
City Tolanaro Tocumen
Country Madagascar Panama
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Panama
Elevation 29 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 9.070000, -79.380000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,083 kilometers (8,750 miles / 7,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Madagascar 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 18:05 in Tolanaro, it's 10:05 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 Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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