NJF
Najaf
Iraq
12,506 km
7,771 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,506 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
297°
west northwest

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NJF PTY
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NJF PTY
ICAO Code ORNI MPTO
City Najaf Tocumen
Country Iraq Panama
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Panama
Elevation 103 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 9.070000, -79.380000

Najaf (NJF) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,506 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Iraq with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Najaf, it's 06:13 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 Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 50° (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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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