PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
9,626 km
5,981 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,626 km
5,981 mi / 5,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Sao_Tome
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

PCP PTY
Airport Name Principe Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PCP PTY
ICAO Code FPPR MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country São Tomé and Príncipe Panama
Timezone Africa/Sao_Tome America/Panama
Elevation 591 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 1.660000, 7.410000 9.070000, -79.380000

Principe Airport (PCP) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,626 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 23:01 in Principe Airport, it's 18:01 in Tocumen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Principe Airport (PCP) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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