LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
11,384 km
7,074 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,384 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
84°
east

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LUC PTY
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LUC PTY
ICAO Code NFNH MPTO
City Laucala Island Tocumen
Country Fiji Panama
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Panama
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 9.070000, -79.380000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,384 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Fiji 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 22:33 in Laucala Island, it's 05:33 in Tocumen. With a 17-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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