PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,359 km
5,815 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
9,359 km
5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
64°
east northeast

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PTY VVZ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code PTY VVZ
ICAO Code MPTO DAAP
City Tocumen Illizi
Country Panama Algeria
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Algiers
Elevation 135 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 26.720000, 8.620000

Tocumen (PTY) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 9,359 kilometers (5,815 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Algeria. 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 00:21 in Tocumen, it's 06:21 in Illizi. 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 1,643 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 277° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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