PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,743 km
7,918 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
12,743 km
7,918 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
330°
north northwest

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PTY RIS
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code PTY RIS
ICAO Code MPTO RJER
City Tocumen Rishiri
Country Panama Japan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 45.240000, 141.190000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 12,743 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Japan. 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 13:59 in Tocumen, it's 03:59 in Rishiri. With a 14-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 Rishiri (RIS) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 45° (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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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