PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,307 km
8,890 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
14,307 km
8,890 mi / 7,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
106°
east southeast

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PTY WAM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code PTY WAM
ICAO Code MPTO FMMZ
City Tocumen Ambatondrazaka
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Tocumen (PTY) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 14,307 kilometers (8,890 miles / 7,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 19:47 in Tocumen, it's 03:47 in Ambatondrazaka. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,378 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 267° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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