GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
16,046 km
9,971 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,046 km
9,971 mi / 8,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GOV PTY
Airport Name Gove Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GOV PTY
ICAO Code YPGV MPTO
City Nhulunbuy Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Panama
Elevation 192 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 9.070000, -79.380000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,046 kilometers (9,971 miles / 8,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 09:33 in Nhulunbuy, it's 19:03 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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 262° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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