PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,216 km
8,212 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
13,216 km
8,212 mi / 7,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

PTY TGT
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code PTY TGT
ICAO Code MPTO HTTG
City Tocumen Tanga
Country Panama Tanzania
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 135 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 13,216 kilometers (8,212 miles / 7,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Tanzania. 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 15:43 in Tocumen, it's 23:43 in Tanga. 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 Tanga (TGT) 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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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