KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
18,422 km
11,447 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
18,422 km
11,447 mi / 9,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
42°
northeast

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KCH PTY
Airport Name Kuching International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KCH PTY
ICAO Code WBGG MPTO
City Kuching Tocumen
Country Malaysia Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Panama
Elevation 89 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 1.480000, 110.350000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kuching (KCH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 18,422 kilometers (11,447 miles / 9,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:10 in Kuching, it's 16:10 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kuching (KCH) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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