The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 17,323 kilometers (10,764 miles / 9,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Tocumen, it's 00:54 in Pleiku. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,299 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.