PTY
Tocumen
Panama
11,774 km
7,316 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
11,774 km
7,316 mi / 6,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VDA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code PTY VDA
ICAO Code MPTO LLOV
City Tocumen Eilat
Country Panama Israel
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 135 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 29.940000, 34.940000

Tocumen (PTY) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 11,774 kilometers (7,316 miles / 6,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Tocumen, it's 00:56 in Eilat. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 291° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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