PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,799 km
6,089 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
9,799 km
6,089 mi / 5,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
18°
north northeast

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PTY VAW
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code PTY VAW
ICAO Code MPTO ENSS
City Tocumen Vardø
Country Panama Norway
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Oslo
Elevation 135 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 70.360000, 31.040000

Tocumen (PTY) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 9,799 kilometers (6,089 miles / 5,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Tocumen, it's 03:37 in Vardø. With a 6-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 Vardø (VAW) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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