DRW
Darwin
Australia
16,690 km
10,371 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,690 km
10,371 mi / 9,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

DRW PTY
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DRW PTY
ICAO Code YPDN MPTO
City Darwin Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Panama
Elevation 103 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 9.070000, -79.380000

Darwin (DRW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,690 kilometers (10,371 miles / 9,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Australia 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 13:49 in Darwin, it's 23:19 in Tocumen. With a 14.5-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 Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 261° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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