PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,590 km
5,959 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
57°
east northeast

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PTY WAX
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code PTY WAX
ICAO Code MPTO HLZW
City Tocumen Zuwara
Country Panama Libya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 32.950000, 12.020000

Tocumen (PTY) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Libya. 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 04:03 in Tocumen, it's 11:03 in Zuwara. With a 7-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 278° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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