ERL
Erenhot
China
14,064 km
8,739 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,064 km
8,739 mi / 7,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERL PTY
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ERL PTY
ICAO Code ZBER MPTO
City Erenhot Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 3,301 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 9.070000, -79.380000

Erenhot (ERL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,064 kilometers (8,739 miles / 7,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 07:25 in Erenhot, it's 18:25 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,166 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Erenhot (ERL) 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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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