ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
10,834 km
6,732 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,834 km
6,732 mi / 5,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
289°
west northwest

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ISL PTY
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ISL PTY
ICAO Code LTBA MPTO
City Istanbul Tocumen
Country Turkey Panama
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Panama
Elevation 163 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 9.070000, -79.380000

Istanbul (ISL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,834 kilometers (6,732 miles / 5,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Turkey 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 18:38 in Istanbul, it's 10:38 in Tocumen. 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 Tocumen (PTY) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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