PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,140 km
8,786 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
14,140 km
8,786 mi / 7,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
10°
north

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PTY SXJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code PTY SXJ
ICAO Code MPTO ZWSS
City Tocumen Shanshan
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 42.910000, 90.250000

Tocumen (PTY) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 14,140 kilometers (8,786 miles / 7,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 01:20 in Tocumen, it's 14:20 in Shanshan. 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 Shanshan (SXJ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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