PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,768 km
6,070 miles
SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
Distance
9,768 km
6,070 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
43°
northeast

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PTY SOB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sarmellek International Airport
IATA Code PTY SOB
ICAO Code MPTO LHSM
City Tocumen Sarmellek
Country Panama Hungary
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Budapest
Elevation 135 ft 408 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 46.690000, 17.160000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sarmellek (SOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary is 9,768 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Tocumen, it's 23:59 in Sarmellek. 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.

The return flight from Sarmellek (SOB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 281° (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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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