PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,101 km
9,384 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
15,101 km
9,384 mi / 8,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

PTY SIA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code PTY SIA
ICAO Code MPTO ZLSN
City Tocumen Xi'an
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 34.380000, 109.120000

Tocumen (PTY) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 15,101 kilometers (9,384 miles / 8,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 13:51 in Tocumen, it's 02:51 in Xi'an. 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 Xi'an (SIA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 12° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) 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.