PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,389 km
8,941 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
14,389 km
8,941 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Panama
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY TLB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code PTY TLB
ICAO Code MPTO OPTA
City Tocumen Tarbela
Country Panama Pakistan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Karachi
Elevation 135 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 33.990000, 72.610000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 14,389 kilometers (8,941 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Tocumen, it's 20:59 in Tarbela. With a 10-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 Tarbela (TLB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 323° (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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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