PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,353 km
9,540 miles
WUH
Wuhan
China
Distance
15,353 km
9,540 mi / 8,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
342°
north northwest

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PTY WUH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
IATA Code PTY WUH
ICAO Code MPTO ZHHH
City Tocumen Wuhan
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 30.780000, 114.210000

Tocumen (PTY) to Wuhan (WUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China is 15,353 kilometers (9,540 miles / 8,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 China. 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 05:43 in Tocumen, it's 18:43 in Wuhan. 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 Wuhan (WUH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 20° (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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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