PTY
Tocumen
Panama
11,317 km
7,032 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
11,317 km
7,032 mi / 6,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Panama
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VBV
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code PTY VBV
ICAO Code MPTO NFVB
City Tocumen Vanua Balavu
Country Panama Fiji
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 135 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Tocumen (PTY) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 11,317 kilometers (7,032 miles / 6,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Fiji. 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 23:35 in Tocumen, it's 16:35 in Vanua Balavu. With a 17-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 Vanua Balavu (VBV) 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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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