PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,461 km
9,607 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
15,461 km
9,607 mi / 8,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
345°
north northwest

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PTY SHS
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code PTY SHS
ICAO Code MPTO ZHSS
City Tocumen Shashi
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 30.320000, 112.280000

Tocumen (PTY) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 15,461 kilometers (9,607 miles / 8,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 China. 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 21:39 in Tocumen, it's 10:39 in Shashi. 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 Shashi (SHS) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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