PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,141 km
8,787 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,141 km
8,787 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY WFI
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code PTY WFI
ICAO Code MPTO FMSF
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Madagascar
Timezone America/Panama Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 135 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Tocumen (PTY) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 14,141 kilometers (8,787 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 07:04 in Tocumen, it's 15:04 in Fianarantsoa Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,523 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 265° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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