PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,577 km
10,301 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
16,577 km
10,301 mi / 8,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VDO
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code PTY VDO
ICAO Code MPTO VVVD
City Tocumen Vân Đồn
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 135 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 21.120000, 107.410000

Tocumen (PTY) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 16,577 kilometers (10,301 miles / 8,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 07:51 in Tocumen, it's 19:51 in Vân Đồn. 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.

The return flight from Vân Đồn (VDO) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 13° (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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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