PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,979 km
8,686 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
13,979 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Panama
Heading
43°
northeast

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PTY ZAH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code PTY ZAH
ICAO Code MPTO OIZH
City Tocumen Zahedan
Country Panama Iran
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tehran
Elevation 135 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 29.480000, 60.910000

Tocumen (PTY) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 13,979 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Tocumen, it's 09:02 in Zahedan. With a 8.5-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 4,429 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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