PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,719 km
7,903 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
12,719 km
7,903 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Panama
Heading
257°
west southwest

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PTY WLH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code PTY WLH
ICAO Code MPTO NVSW
City Tocumen Walaha
Country Panama Vanuatu
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Efate
Elevation 135 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Tocumen (PTY) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 12,719 kilometers (7,903 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 02:21 in Tocumen, it's 18:21 in Walaha. 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 Walaha (WLH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 87° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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