PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,626 km
8,467 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,626 km
8,467 mi / 7,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Panama
Heading
267°
west

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PTY VAO
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code PTY VAO
ICAO Code MPTO AGGV
City Tocumen Suavanao
Country Panama Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Tocumen (PTY) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 06:21 in Tocumen, it's 22:21 in Suavanao. 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 84° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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