The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 16,733 kilometers (10,397 miles / 9,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Philippines. 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 05:59 in Tocumen, it's 18:59 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (SJI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 44° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.