JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
12,802 km
7,955 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,802 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

JOM PTY
Airport Name Njombe Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code JOM PTY
ICAO Code HTNJ MPTO
City Njombe Tocumen
Country Tanzania Panama
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Panama
Elevation 6,400 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -9.350000, 34.800000 9.070000, -79.380000

Njombe (JOM) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,802 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Tanzania 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 10:21 in Njombe, it's 02:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,265 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Njombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Njombe (JOM) follows a heading of 96° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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