PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,841 km
11,086 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
17,841 km
11,086 mi / 9,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VKG
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code PTY VKG
ICAO Code MPTO VVRG
City Tocumen Rach Gia
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 135 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 9.960000, 105.130000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 17,841 kilometers (11,086 miles / 9,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 21:26 in Tocumen, it's 09:26 in Rach Gia. 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 Rach Gia (VKG) 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 Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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