PTY
Tocumen
Panama
11,730 km
7,289 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
11,730 km
7,289 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VTM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code PTY VTM
ICAO Code MPTO LLNV
City Tocumen Beersheba
Country Panama Israel
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 135 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 31.210000, 35.010000

Tocumen (PTY) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 11,730 kilometers (7,289 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Israel. 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 10:54 in Tocumen, it's 17:54 in Beersheba. 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 1,195 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 291° (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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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