PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,305 km
7,646 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,305 km
7,646 mi / 6,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Panama
Heading
36°
northeast

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PTY SCO
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code PTY SCO
ICAO Code MPTO UATE
City Tocumen Aktau
Country Panama Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Oral
Elevation 135 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 43.860000, 51.090000

Tocumen (PTY) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 12,305 kilometers (7,646 miles / 6,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 00:15 in Tocumen, it's 10:15 in Aktau. With a 10-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 Aktau (SCO) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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