JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
13,262 km
8,240 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,262 km
8,240 mi / 7,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
287°
west northwest

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JIB PTY
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code JIB PTY
ICAO Code HDAM MPTO
City Djibouti City Tocumen
Country Djibouti Panama
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/Panama
Elevation 49 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 9.070000, -79.380000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,262 kilometers (8,240 miles / 7,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Djibouti 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 07:21 in Djibouti City, it's 23:21 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 Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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