LER
Leinster Airport
Australia
17,051 km
10,595 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,051 km
10,595 mi / 9,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LER PTY
Airport Name Leinster Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LER PTY
ICAO Code YLST MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Panama
Elevation 1,631 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -27.840000, 120.700000 9.070000, -79.380000

Leinster Airport (LER) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leinster Airport (LER) in Leinster Airport, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,051 kilometers (10,595 miles / 9,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Australia 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 09:40 in Leinster Airport, it's 20:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Leinster Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Leinster Airport (LER) follows a heading of 223° (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 Leinster Airport (LER) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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