MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
12,509 km
7,773 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,509 km
7,773 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Mbabane
Heading
269°
west

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MTS PTY
Airport Name Matsapha Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MTS PTY
ICAO Code FDMS MPTO
City Manzini Tocumen
Country Eswatini Panama
Timezone Africa/Mbabane America/Panama
Elevation 2,075 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 31.310000 9.070000, -79.380000

Manzini (MTS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,509 kilometers (7,773 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Eswatini 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 11:54 in Manzini, it's 04:54 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 1,940 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Matsapha Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Manzini (MTS) 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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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