PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,834 km
8,596 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
13,834 km
8,596 mi / 7,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY WTA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code PTY WTA
ICAO Code MPTO FMMU
City Tocumen Tambohorano
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 13,834 kilometers (8,596 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 01:50 in Tocumen, it's 09:50 in Tambohorano. 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 Tambohorano (WTA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 269° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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