PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,773 km
10,422 miles
TJV
Thanjavur
India
Distance
16,773 km
10,422 mi / 9,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Panama
Heading
48°
northeast

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PTY TJV
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tanjore Air Force Base
IATA Code PTY TJV
ICAO Code MPTO VOTJ
City Tocumen Thanjavur
Country Panama India
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 135 ft 253 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 10.720000, 79.100000

Tocumen (PTY) to Thanjavur (TJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) in Thanjavur, India is 16,773 kilometers (10,422 miles / 9,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Tocumen, it's 13:29 in Thanjavur. With a 10.5-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 Thanjavur (TJV) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 312° (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 Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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