PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,550 km
8,420 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
13,550 km
8,420 mi / 7,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Panama
Heading
46°
northeast

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PTY RJN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code PTY RJN
ICAO Code MPTO OIKR
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Iran
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tehran
Elevation 135 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 30.300000, 56.050000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 13,550 kilometers (8,420 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:32 in Tocumen, it's 22:02 in Rafsanjan Airport. With a 8.5-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 5,163 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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