PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,345 km
5,807 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
9,345 km
5,807 mi / 5,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY RLT
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code PTY RLT
ICAO Code MPTO DRZL
City Tocumen Arlit
Country Panama Niger
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Niamey
Elevation 135 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 18.790000, 7.370000

Tocumen (PTY) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 9,345 kilometers (5,807 miles / 5,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Panama with Niger. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Tocumen, it's 01:23 in Arlit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,308 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 278° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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