PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,515 km
7,776 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
12,515 km
7,776 mi / 6,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY ULX
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code PTY ULX
ICAO Code MPTO FAUS
City Tocumen Ulusaba
Country Panama South Africa
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 135 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Tocumen (PTY) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 12,515 kilometers (7,776 miles / 6,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:35 in Tocumen, it's 07:35 in Ulusaba. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,128 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Ulusaba (ULX) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 270° (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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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