AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,128 km
7,536 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,128 km
7,536 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
73°
east northeast

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AWK PTY
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code AWK PTY
ICAO Code PWAK MPTO
City Wake Island Tocumen
Country UM Panama
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Panama
Elevation 23 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 9.070000, -79.380000

Wake Island (AWK) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 UM with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Wake Island, it's 15:27 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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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