PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,659 km
7,866 miles
ULB
Ambryn Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Panama
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PTY ULB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ulei Airport
IATA Code PTY ULB
ICAO Code MPTO NVSU
City Tocumen Ambryn Island
Country Panama Vanuatu
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Efate
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -16.330000, 168.300000

Tocumen (PTY) to Ambryn Island (ULB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ulei Airport (ULB) in Ambryn Island, Vanuatu is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Tocumen, it's 04:52 in Ambryn Island. With a 16-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 Ambryn Island (ULB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Ulei Airport (ULB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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