NGL
Ngala
South Africa
12,513 km
7,775 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,513 km
7,775 mi / 6,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
270°
west

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Airport Comparison

NGL PTY
Airport Name Ngala Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NGL PTY
ICAO Code FANG MPTO
City Ngala Tocumen
Country South Africa Panama
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Panama
Elevation 3,357 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -24.390000, 31.330000 9.070000, -79.380000

Ngala (NGL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngala Airport (NGL) in Ngala, South Africa to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,513 kilometers (7,775 miles / 6,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 South Africa 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 14:18 in Ngala, it's 07:18 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 3,222 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Ngala Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Ngala (NGL) follows a heading of 113° (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 Ngala Airport (NGL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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