PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,626 km
10,331 miles
SQH
Son-La
Vietnam
Distance
16,626 km
10,331 mi / 8,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
354°
north

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PTY SQH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Na-San Airport
IATA Code PTY SQH
ICAO Code MPTO VVNS
City Tocumen Son-La
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 135 ft 2,133 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 21.220000, 104.030000

Tocumen (PTY) to Son-La (SQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Na-San Airport (SQH) in Son-La, Vietnam is 16,626 kilometers (10,331 miles / 8,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Vietnam. 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 21:18 in Tocumen, it's 09:18 in Son-La. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,998 feet between the two airports. Na-San Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Son-La (SQH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Na-San Airport (SQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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