PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,678 km
10,985 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,678 km
10,985 mi / 9,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY SAU
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code PTY SAU
ICAO Code MPTO WRKS
City Tocumen Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Panama Indonesia
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Makassar
Elevation 135 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 17,678 kilometers (10,985 miles / 9,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Indonesia. 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 04:41 in Tocumen, it's 17:41 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 13-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 Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 92° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.