HRE
Harare
Zimbabwe
12,471 km
7,749 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,471 km
7,749 mi / 6,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

HRE PTY
Airport Name Harare International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HRE PTY
ICAO Code FVHA MPTO
City Harare Tocumen
Country Zimbabwe Panama
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Panama
Elevation 4,887 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -17.930000, 31.090000 9.070000, -79.380000

Harare (HRE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harare International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,471 kilometers (7,749 miles / 6,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 15:28 in Harare, it's 08:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,752 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Harare International Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Harare (HRE) follows a heading of 106° (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 Harare International Airport (HRE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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