LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
8,878 km
5,517 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,878 km
5,517 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
272°
west

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LWR PTY
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LWR PTY
ICAO Code EHLW MPTO
City Leeuwarden Tocumen
Country Netherlands Panama
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Panama
Elevation 3 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 9.070000, -79.380000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,878 kilometers (5,517 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Netherlands 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 23:19 in Leeuwarden, it's 17:19 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 37° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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