PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,274 km
10,733 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
17,274 km
10,733 mi / 9,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Panama
Heading
52°
northeast

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PTY WRZ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code PTY WRZ
ICAO Code MPTO VCCW
City Tocumen Weerawila
Country Panama Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Colombo
Elevation 135 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 6.250000, 81.240000

Tocumen (PTY) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 17,274 kilometers (10,733 miles / 9,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 02:59 in Tocumen, it's 13:29 in Weerawila. With a 10.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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