AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
11,841 km
7,358 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,841 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
80°
east

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AEA PTY
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code AEA PTY
ICAO Code NGTB MPTO
City Abemama Atoll Tocumen
Country Kiribati Panama
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Panama
Elevation 8 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 9.070000, -79.380000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,841 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Kiribati with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Abemama Atoll, it's 14:10 in Tocumen. With a 17-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 Tocumen (PTY) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 273° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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