PTY
Tocumen
Panama
10,809 km
6,716 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
10,809 km
6,716 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY WVB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code PTY WVB
ICAO Code MPTO FYWB
City Tocumen Walvis Bay
Country Panama Namibia
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 135 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Tocumen (PTY) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 10,809 kilometers (6,716 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Namibia. 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 17:06 in Tocumen, it's 00:06 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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