PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,470 km
9,613 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,470 km
9,613 mi / 8,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY TFM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code PTY TFM
ICAO Code MPTO AYTE
City Tocumen Telefomin
Country Panama Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Tocumen (PTY) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 15,470 kilometers (9,613 miles / 8,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 07:26 in Tocumen, it's 22:26 in Telefomin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,815 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 82° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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