PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,844 km
10,466 miles
PYY
Mae Hong Son
Thailand
Distance
16,844 km
10,466 mi / 9,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
north

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PTY PYY
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Mae Hong Son Airport
IATA Code PTY PYY
ICAO Code MPTO VTCI
City Tocumen Mae Hong Son
Country Panama Thailand
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 135 ft 1,271 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 19.370000, 98.440000

Tocumen (PTY) to Mae Hong Son (PYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand is 16,844 kilometers (10,466 miles / 9,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Thailand. 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 17:40 in Tocumen, it's 05:40 in Mae Hong Son. 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 1,136 feet between the two airports. Mae Hong Son Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Mae Hong Son (PYY) to Tocumen (PTY) 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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