PTY
Tocumen
Panama
10,707 km
6,653 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
10,707 km
6,653 mi / 5,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
56°
east northeast

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PTY TOB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code PTY TOB
ICAO Code MPTO HLGN
City Tocumen Tobruk
Country Panama Libya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 135 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 31.860000, 23.910000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 10,707 kilometers (6,653 miles / 5,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 13:41 in Tocumen, it's 20:41 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 285° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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