PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,570 km
10,917 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
17,570 km
10,917 mi / 9,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
237°
west southwest

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PTY SGP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code PTY SGP
ICAO Code MPTO YSHG
City Tocumen Shay Gap
Country Panama Australia
Timezone America/Panama Australia/Perth
Elevation 135 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Tocumen (PTY) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 17,570 kilometers (10,917 miles / 9,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Australia. 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 18:13 in Tocumen, it's 07:13 in Shay Gap. 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 Shay Gap (SGP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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