PTY
Tocumen
Panama
9,700 km
6,027 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
9,700 km
6,027 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
57°
east northeast

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PTY TIP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code PTY TIP
ICAO Code MPTO HLLT
City Tocumen Tripoli
Country Panama Libya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 135 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 32.660000, 13.160000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 9,700 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Libya. 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 04:04 in Tocumen, it's 11:04 in Tripoli. 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.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 279° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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