PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,441 km
5,866 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
56°
northeast

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PTY SFA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code PTY SFA
ICAO Code MPTO DTTX
City Tocumen Sfax
Country Panama Tunisia
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Tunis
Elevation 135 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 34.720000, 10.690000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:15 in Tocumen, it's 12:15 in Sfax. With a 6-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 Sfax (SFA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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