PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,319 km
8,897 miles
SCT
Socotra Islands
Yemen
Distance
14,319 km
8,897 mi / 7,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
66°
east northeast

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PTY SCT
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Socotra International Airport
IATA Code PTY SCT
ICAO Code MPTO OYSQ
City Tocumen Socotra Islands
Country Panama Yemen
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Aden
Elevation 135 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 12.630000, 53.910000

Tocumen (PTY) to Socotra Islands (SCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 14,319 kilometers (8,897 miles / 7,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Tocumen, it's 04:20 in Socotra Islands. With a 8-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 Socotra Islands (SCT) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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