HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
13,729 km
8,531 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,729 km
8,531 mi / 7,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEA PTY
Airport Name Herat Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HEA PTY
ICAO Code OAHR MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Afghanistan Panama
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Panama
Elevation 3,206 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 9.070000, -79.380000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,729 kilometers (8,531 miles / 7,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Herat Airport, it's 08:55 in Tocumen. With a 9.5-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 3,071 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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