PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,777 km
8,560 miles
TLE
Toliara Airport
Madagascar
Distance
13,777 km
8,560 mi / 7,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
112°
east southeast

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PTY TLE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Toliara Airport
IATA Code PTY TLE
ICAO Code MPTO FMST
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -23.380000, 43.730000

Tocumen (PTY) to Toliara Airport (TLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Toliara Airport (TLE) in Toliara Airport, Madagascar is 13,777 kilometers (8,560 miles / 7,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 09:40 in Tocumen, it's 17:40 in Toliara Airport. 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 Toliara Airport (TLE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 265° (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 Toliara Airport (TLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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