PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,229 km
8,220 miles
TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
Distance
13,229 km
8,220 mi / 7,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY TDJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tadjoura Airport
IATA Code PTY TDJ
ICAO Code MPTO HDTJ
City Tocumen Tadjoura
Country Panama Djibouti
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 135 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 11.780000, 42.920000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tadjoura (TDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti is 13,229 kilometers (8,220 miles / 7,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Djibouti. 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 20:49 in Tocumen, it's 04:49 in Tadjoura. With a 8-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 Tadjoura (TDJ) 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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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