AKA
Ankang
China
15,287 km
9,499 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,287 km
9,499 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

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AKA PTY
Airport Name Ankang Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code AKA PTY
ICAO Code ZLAK MPTO
City Ankang Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 9.070000, -79.380000

Ankang (AKA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,287 kilometers (9,499 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Ankang, it's 04:47 in Tocumen. With a 13-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 Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ankang Airport (AKA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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