Istanbul to Tocumen
13h 51m The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) covers 10,817 km (6,722 miles) and takes approximately 13h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 289°, passing near 38.2° N, 35.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 40m | 20h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 52m | 14h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 01m | 12h 26m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 44m | 13h 09m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| IST | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | İstanbul Airport | Tocumen International Airport |
| City | Istanbul | Tocumen |
| Country | Turkey | Panama |
| ICAO | LTFM | MPTO |
| Coordinates | 41.2749, 28.7321 | 9.0714, -79.3835 |
| Elevation | 325 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tocumen?
A non-stop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 13h 51m. The great-circle distance is 10,817 km (6,722 miles, 5,841 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 289°.
How far is Istanbul from Tocumen?
10,817 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,722 miles or 5,841 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between IST and PTY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,817 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 51m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.