PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,764 km
8,553 miles
TNH
Tonghua
China
Distance
13,764 km
8,553 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
338°
north northwest

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PTY TNH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport
IATA Code PTY TNH
ICAO Code MPTO ZYTN
City Tocumen Tonghua
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 42.250000, 125.700000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tonghua (TNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) in Tonghua, China is 13,764 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 07:18 in Tocumen, it's 20:18 in Tonghua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,065 feet between the two airports. Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Tonghua (TNH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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