ELT
El Tor Airport
Egypt
11,722 km
7,284 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,722 km
7,284 mi / 6,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
289°
west northwest

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ELT PTY
Airport Name El Tor Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ELT PTY
ICAO Code HETR MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Egypt Panama
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Panama
Elevation 115 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 28.210000, 33.650000 9.070000, -79.380000

El Tor Airport (ELT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tor Airport (ELT) in El Tor Airport, Egypt to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,722 kilometers (7,284 miles / 6,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Egypt 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 15:16 in El Tor Airport, it's 08:16 in Tocumen. 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 Tocumen (PTY) to El Tor Airport (ELT) follows a heading of 57° (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 Tor Airport (ELT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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