Airport Comparison
| POM | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | Tocumen International Airport |
| IATA Code | POM | PTY |
| ICAO Code | AYPY | MPTO |
| City | Port Moresby | Tocumen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Panama |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Panama |
| Elevation | 146 ft | 135 ft |
| Coordinates | -9.440000, 147.220000 | 9.070000, -79.380000 |
Port Moresby (POM) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,905 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 86°.
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 Papua New Guinea 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 11:43 in Port Moresby, it's 20:43 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Moresby (POM) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.