PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,331 km
8,905 miles
VVB
Mahanoro
Madagascar
Distance
14,331 km
8,905 mi / 7,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VVB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Mahanoro Airport
IATA Code PTY VVB
ICAO Code MPTO FMMH
City Tocumen Mahanoro
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -19.830000, 48.800000

Tocumen (PTY) to Mahanoro (VVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Mahanoro Airport (VVB) in Mahanoro, Madagascar is 14,331 kilometers (8,905 miles / 7,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Madagascar. 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 08:02 in Tocumen, it's 16:02 in Mahanoro. With a 8-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 Mahanoro (VVB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 266° (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 Mahanoro Airport (VVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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