PTY
Tocumen
Panama
10,939 km
6,797 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
10,939 km
6,797 mi / 5,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
114°
east southeast

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PTY SZM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code PTY SZM
ICAO Code MPTO FYSS
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Namibia
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 135 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 10,939 kilometers (6,797 miles / 5,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Namibia. 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 21:44 in Tocumen, it's 04:44 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,319 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 276° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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