Airport Comparison
| PKU | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport | Tocumen International Airport |
| IATA Code | PKU | PTY |
| ICAO Code | WIBB | MPTO |
| City | Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island | Tocumen |
| Country | Indonesia | Panama |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Panama |
| Elevation | 102 ft | 135 ft |
| Coordinates | 0.460000, 101.440000 | 9.070000, -79.380000 |
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 18,952 kilometers (11,776 miles / 10,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 5°.
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 Indonesia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, it's 02:12 in Tocumen. With a 12-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 Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.