KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
16,636 km
10,337 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,636 km
10,337 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

KET PTY
Airport Name Kengtung Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KET PTY
ICAO Code VYKG MPTO
City Kengtung Tocumen
Country Myanmar Panama
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Panama
Elevation 2,798 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 21.300000, 99.640000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kengtung (KET) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,636 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Myanmar 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 08:57 in Kengtung, it's 21:27 in Tocumen. With a 11.5-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 2,663 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kengtung Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kengtung (KET) follows a heading of 2° (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 Kengtung Airport (KET) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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