PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,790 km
8,569 miles
TDV
Tanandava
Madagascar
Distance
13,790 km
8,569 mi / 7,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY TDV
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Samangoky Airport
IATA Code PTY TDV
ICAO Code MPTO FMSN
City Tocumen Tanandava
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -21.700000, 43.730000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tanandava (TDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Samangoky Airport (TDV) in Tanandava, Madagascar is 13,790 kilometers (8,569 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Madagascar. 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 16:58 in Tocumen, it's 00:58 in Tanandava. 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 Tanandava (TDV) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 266° (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 Samangoky Airport (TDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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