POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
9,815 km
6,099 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,815 km
6,099 mi / 5,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
279°
west

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POG PTY
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code POG PTY
ICAO Code FOOG MPTO
City Port Gentil Tocumen
Country Gabon Panama
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Panama
Elevation 13 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 9.070000, -79.380000

Port Gentil (POG) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,815 kilometers (6,099 miles / 5,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Gabon 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 11:06 in Port Gentil, it's 05:06 in Tocumen. With a 6-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 Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 91° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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