LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
9,152 km
5,687 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,152 km
5,687 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
275°
west

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LUG PTY
Airport Name Lugano Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LUG PTY
ICAO Code LSZA MPTO
City Lugano Tocumen
Country Switzerland Panama
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Panama
Elevation 915 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 9.070000, -79.380000

Lugano (LUG) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,152 kilometers (5,687 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Switzerland with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:23 in Lugano, it's 09:23 in Tocumen. With a 6-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 Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lugano Airport (LUG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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