OLJ
Olpoi
Vanuatu
12,836 km
7,976 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,836 km
7,976 mi / 6,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
87°
east

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OLJ PTY
Airport Name North West Santo Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code OLJ PTY
ICAO Code NVSZ MPTO
City Olpoi Tocumen
Country Vanuatu Panama
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -14.880000, 166.560000 9.070000, -79.380000

Olpoi (OLJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North West Santo Airport (OLJ) in Olpoi, Vanuatu to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,836 kilometers (7,976 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in Olpoi, it's 13:58 in Tocumen. With a 16-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 Olpoi (OLJ) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the North West Santo Airport (OLJ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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