PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
12,664 km
7,869 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
87°
east

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PBJ PTY
Airport Name Tavie Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PBJ PTY
ICAO Code NVSI MPTO
City Paama Island Tocumen
Country Vanuatu Panama
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 168.260000 9.070000, -79.380000

Paama Island (PBJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 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 10:46 in Paama Island, it's 18:46 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 Paama Island (PBJ) follows a heading of 256° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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