PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,393 km
10,186 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
16,393 km
10,186 mi / 8,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VRC
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code PTY VRC
ICAO Code MPTO RPUV
City Tocumen Virac
Country Panama Philippines
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Manila
Elevation 135 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 13.580000, 124.210000

Tocumen (PTY) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 16,393 kilometers (10,186 miles / 8,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Philippines. 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 14:13 in Tocumen, it's 03:13 in Virac. 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 Virac (VRC) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 47° (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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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