PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,747 km
6,057 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
9,747 km
6,057 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
22°
north northeast

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PTY SOT
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code PTY SOT
ICAO Code MPTO EFSO
City Tocumen Sodankyla
Country Panama Finland
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 135 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 67.390000, 26.620000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 9,747 kilometers (6,057 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Finland. 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 09:41 in Tocumen, it's 16:41 in Sodankyla. 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.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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