HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
12,046 km
7,485 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,046 km
7,485 mi / 6,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
274°
west

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HWN PTY
Airport Name Hwange National Park Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HWN PTY
ICAO Code FVWN MPTO
City Hwange Tocumen
Country Zimbabwe Panama
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Panama
Elevation 3,543 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -18.630000, 27.020000 9.070000, -79.380000

Hwange (HWN) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,046 kilometers (7,485 miles / 6,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 12:42 in Hwange, it's 05:42 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,408 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Hwange National Park Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Hwange (HWN) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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