LIH
Lihue
United States
8,603 km
5,346 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,603 km
5,346 mi / 4,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
85°
east

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LIH PTY
Airport Name Lihue Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LIH PTY
ICAO Code PHLI MPTO
City Lihue Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Panama
Elevation 152 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 9.070000, -79.380000

Lihue (LIH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,603 kilometers (5,346 miles / 4,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Lihue, it's 16:17 in Tocumen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Lihue Airport (LIH) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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