PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,682 km
10,987 miles
SPE
Sepulot
Malaysia
Distance
17,682 km
10,987 mi / 9,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
311°
northwest

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PTY SPE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sepulot Airport
IATA Code PTY SPE
ICAO Code MPTO WBKO
City Tocumen Sepulot
Country Panama Malaysia
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Kuching
Elevation 135 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 4.730000, 116.470000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sepulot (SPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sepulot Airport (SPE) in Sepulot, Malaysia is 17,682 kilometers (10,987 miles / 9,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 06:24 in Tocumen, it's 19:24 in Sepulot. 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 Sepulot (SPE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 49° (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 Sepulot Airport (SPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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