PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,929 km
9,277 miles
TSV
Townsville
Australia
Distance
14,929 km
9,277 mi / 8,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
252°
west southwest

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PTY TSV
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Townsville Airport
IATA Code PTY TSV
ICAO Code MPTO YBTL
City Tocumen Townsville
Country Panama Australia
Timezone America/Panama Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 135 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -19.250000, 146.760000

Tocumen (PTY) to Townsville (TSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Townsville Airport (TSV) in Townsville, Australia is 14,929 kilometers (9,277 miles / 8,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:54 in Tocumen, it's 04:54 in Townsville. With a 15-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 Townsville (TSV) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Townsville Airport (TSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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