HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,907 km
6,156 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,907 km
6,156 mi / 5,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL PTY
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HEL PTY
ICAO Code EFHK MPTO
City Helsinki Tocumen
Country Finland Panama
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Panama
Elevation 179 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 9.070000, -79.380000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,907 kilometers (6,156 miles / 5,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Helsinki, it's 02:03 in Tocumen. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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