LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
16,279 km
10,115 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,279 km
10,115 mi / 8,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAO PTY
Airport Name Laoag International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LAO PTY
ICAO Code RPLI MPTO
City Laoag City Tocumen
Country Philippines Panama
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Panama
Elevation 25 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 18.180000, 120.530000 9.070000, -79.380000

Laoag City (LAO) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,279 kilometers (10,115 miles / 8,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Philippines 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 21:33 in Laoag City, it's 08:33 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 Laoag City (LAO) follows a heading of 324° (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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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