PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
15,028 km
9,338 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,028 km
9,338 mi / 8,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
279°
west

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PRI PTY
Airport Name Praslin Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PRI PTY
ICAO Code FSPP MPTO
City Praslin Island Tocumen
Country Seychelles Panama
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Panama
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 55.690000 9.070000, -79.380000

Praslin Island (PRI) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,028 kilometers (9,338 miles / 8,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Seychelles 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 04:38 in Praslin Island, it's 19:38 in Tocumen. With a 9-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 Praslin Island (PRI) follows a heading of 87° (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 Praslin Airport (PRI) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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