PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,942 km
9,285 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
14,942 km
9,285 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

PTY XNN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code PTY XNN
ICAO Code MPTO ZLXN
City Tocumen Xining
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 36.530000, 102.040000

Tocumen (PTY) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 14,942 kilometers (9,285 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 01:10 in Tocumen, it's 14:10 in Xining. 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 Xining (XNN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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