PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,391 km
9,563 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
15,391 km
9,563 mi / 8,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Panama
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PTY WYA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code PTY WYA
ICAO Code MPTO YWHA
City Tocumen Whyalla
Country Panama Australia
Timezone America/Panama Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 135 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Tocumen (PTY) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 15,391 kilometers (9,563 miles / 8,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Tocumen, it's 12:25 in Whyalla. With a 15.5-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 Whyalla (WYA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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