PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,928 km
6,169 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
9,928 km
6,169 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY SEB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code PTY SEB
ICAO Code MPTO HLLS
City Tocumen Sabha
Country Panama Libya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 135 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 26.990000, 14.470000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 9,928 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Libya. 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 08:16 in Tocumen, it's 15:16 in Sabha. With a 7-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 1,292 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 280° (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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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