PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,501 km
9,010 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,501 km
9,010 mi / 7,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
101°
east

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PTY SVB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code PTY SVB
ICAO Code MPTO FMNS
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 14,501 kilometers (9,010 miles / 7,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Madagascar. 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 10:00 in Tocumen, it's 18:00 in Sambava Airport. 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 270° (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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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