PTY
Tocumen
Panama
10,876 km
6,758 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,876 km
6,758 mi / 5,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
46°
northeast

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PTY SAW
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code PTY SAW
ICAO Code MPTO LTFJ
City Tocumen Istanbul
Country Panama Turkey
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 135 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 40.900000, 29.310000

Tocumen (PTY) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,876 kilometers (6,758 miles / 5,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Turkey. 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 05:09 in Tocumen, it's 13:09 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul (SAW) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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