HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
12,953 km
8,049 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,953 km
8,049 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
90°
east

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HLU PTY
Airport Name Nesson Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HLU PTY
ICAO Code NWWH MPTO
City Houailou Tocumen
Country New Caledonia Panama
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Panama
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 9.070000, -79.380000

Houailou (HLU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,953 kilometers (8,049 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 New Caledonia 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 13:35 in Houailou, it's 21:35 in Tocumen. With a 16-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 Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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