PTY
Tocumen
Panama
8,937 km
5,553 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
8,937 km
5,553 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Panama
Heading
259°
west

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PTY PYE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code PTY PYE
ICAO Code MPTO NCPY
City Tocumen Penrhyn Island
Country Panama CK
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 135 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Tocumen (PTY) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 8,937 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Tocumen, it's 12:28 in Penrhyn Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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