PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,475 km
7,752 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
12,475 km
7,752 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
69°
east northeast

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PTY TES
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code PTY TES
ICAO Code MPTO HHTS
City Tocumen Tessenei
Country Panama Eritrea
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Asmara
Elevation 135 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 15.120000, 36.680000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,475 kilometers (7,752 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Eritrea. 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 12:13 in Tocumen, it's 20:13 in Tessenei. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,883 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 287° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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