PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,520 km
10,887 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
17,520 km
10,887 mi / 9,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
306°
northwest

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PTY SMM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code PTY SMM
ICAO Code MPTO WBKA
City Tocumen Semporna
Country Panama Malaysia
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Kuching
Elevation 135 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 4.450000, 118.580000

Tocumen (PTY) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 17,520 kilometers (10,887 miles / 9,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Malaysia. 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 13:47 in Tocumen, it's 02:47 in Semporna. 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 Semporna (SMM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 53° (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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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