PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,168 km
8,804 miles
VND
Vangaindrano
Madagascar
Distance
14,168 km
8,804 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VND
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Vangaindrano Airport
IATA Code PTY VND
ICAO Code MPTO FMSU
City Tocumen Vangaindrano
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -23.350000, 47.580000

Tocumen (PTY) to Vangaindrano (VND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Vangaindrano Airport (VND) in Vangaindrano, Madagascar is 14,168 kilometers (8,804 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Tocumen, it's 12:37 in Vangaindrano. With a 8-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 Vangaindrano (VND) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 263° (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 Vangaindrano Airport (VND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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