PTY
Tocumen
Panama
8,238 km
5,119 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
48°
northeast

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PTY VIT
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code PTY VIT
ICAO Code MPTO LEVT
City Tocumen Alava
Country Panama Spain
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Madrid
Elevation 135 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 42.880000, -2.720000

Tocumen (PTY) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Spain. 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 13:40 in Tocumen, it's 19:40 in Alava. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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