PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,408 km
9,574 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
15,408 km
9,574 mi / 8,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
266°
west

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PTY SBR
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code PTY SBR
ICAO Code MPTO YSII
City Tocumen Saibai Island
Country Panama Australia
Timezone America/Panama Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 135 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Tocumen (PTY) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 15,408 kilometers (9,574 miles / 8,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:33 in Tocumen, it's 21:33 in Saibai Island. 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 Saibai Island (SBR) to Tocumen (PTY) 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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