PER
Perth
Australia
17,020 km
10,576 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,020 km
10,576 mi / 9,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
145°
southeast

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PER PTY
Airport Name Perth International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PER PTY
ICAO Code YPPH MPTO
City Perth Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Panama
Elevation 67 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 9.070000, -79.380000

Perth (PER) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,020 kilometers (10,576 miles / 9,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 15:09 in Perth, it's 02:09 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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