PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,248 km
8,232 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
13,248 km
8,232 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

PTY ZNZ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code PTY ZNZ
ICAO Code MPTO HTZA
City Tocumen Kiembi Samaki
Country Panama Tanzania
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 135 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Tocumen (PTY) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 13,248 kilometers (8,232 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Tanzania. 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 03:12 in Tocumen, it's 11:12 in Kiembi Samaki. 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 Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) 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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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