PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,663 km
7,869 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
12,663 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Panama
Heading
255°
west southwest

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PTY VLI
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code PTY VLI
ICAO Code MPTO NVVV
City Tocumen Port Vila
Country Panama Vanuatu
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Efate
Elevation 135 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Tocumen (PTY) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 12,663 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 21:34 in Tocumen, it's 13:34 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 88° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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