ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
8,757 km
5,442 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,757 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
274°
west

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ELG PTY
Airport Name El Golea Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ELG PTY
ICAO Code DAUE MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Algeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Panama
Elevation 1,306 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 9.070000, -79.380000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,757 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in El Golea Airport, it's 22:49 in Tocumen. With a 6-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 1,171 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than El Golea Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Golea Airport (ELG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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