# Distance from Praslin Island (PRI) to Tocumen (PTY)

> 15,028 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,028 km / 9,338 mi / 8,115 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Seychelles) → Panama
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 08:52 in Praslin Island, it's 23:52 in Tocumen)
- **Elevation difference**: 125 ft (PTY is higher than PRI)

## Airports

### [Praslin Airport (PRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pri-praslin-island-praslin-airport/1ef266de-de11-6802-8d84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Praslin Island, Seychelles
- ICAO: FSPP
- Timezone: Indian/Mahe
- Coordinates: -4.320000, 55.690000
- Elevation: 10 ft

### [Tocumen International Airport (PTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pty-tocumen-tocumen-international-airport/1ef266df-6516-6622-8185-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tocumen, Panama
- ICAO: MPTO
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 9.070000, -79.380000
- Elevation: 135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:52 in Praslin Island, it's 23:52 in Tocumen.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Praslin Airport (PRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pri-praslin-island-praslin-airport/1ef266de-de11-6802-8d84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tocumen International Airport (PTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pty-tocumen-tocumen-international-airport/1ef266df-6516-6622-8185-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)