PTY
Tocumen
Panama
10,537 km
6,547 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
10,537 km
6,547 mi / 5,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
46°
northeast

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PTY SZR
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code PTY SZR
ICAO Code MPTO LBSZ
City Tocumen Stara Zagora
Country Panama Bulgaria
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Sofia
Elevation 135 ft 558 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 42.380000, 25.660000

Tocumen (PTY) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 10,537 kilometers (6,547 miles / 5,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 15:25 in Tocumen, it's 22:25 in Stara Zagora. 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 Stara Zagora (SZR) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 287° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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