PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,414 km
9,578 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,414 km
9,578 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
271°
west

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PTY SBE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code PTY SBE
ICAO Code MPTO AYSA
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Tocumen (PTY) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,414 kilometers (9,578 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Tocumen, it's 23:01 in Suabi Airport. With a 15-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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