KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
17,210 km
10,694 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,210 km
10,694 mi / 9,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
306°
northwest

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KCT PTY
Airport Name Koggala Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KCT PTY
ICAO Code VCCK MPTO
City Galle Tocumen
Country Sri Lanka Panama
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Panama
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 9.070000, -79.380000

Galle (KCT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,210 kilometers (10,694 miles / 9,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 05:31 in Galle, it's 19:01 in Tocumen. With a 10.5-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 Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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