ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
15,358 km
9,543 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,358 km
9,543 mi / 8,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

ATP PTY
Airport Name Aitape Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ATP PTY
ICAO Code AYAI MPTO
City Aitape Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 9.070000, -79.380000

Aitape (ATP) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,358 kilometers (9,543 miles / 8,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 16:52 in Aitape, it's 01:52 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 275° (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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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