DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
14,884 km
9,248 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,884 km
9,248 mi / 8,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

DER PTY
Airport Name Derim Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DER PTY
ICAO Code AYDE MPTO
City Derim Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 4,850 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 9.070000, -79.380000

Derim (DER) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,884 kilometers (9,248 miles / 8,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 07:37 in Derim, it's 16:37 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,715 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 270° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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