PTY
Tocumen
Panama
11,627 km
7,225 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
11,627 km
7,225 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
104°
east southeast

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PTY SXG
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code PTY SXG
ICAO Code MPTO FLSN
City Tocumen Senanga
Country Panama Zambia
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 135 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Tocumen (PTY) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 11,627 kilometers (7,225 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Zambia. 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 04:25 in Tocumen, it's 11:25 in Senanga. With a 7-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 3,235 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 275° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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