PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,383 km
9,558 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
15,383 km
9,558 mi / 8,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY YAP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code PTY YAP
ICAO Code MPTO PTYA
City Tocumen Yap Island
Country Panama Micronesia
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 135 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 9.500000, 138.080000

Tocumen (PTY) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 15,383 kilometers (9,558 miles / 8,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Micronesia. 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 00:17 in Tocumen, it's 15:17 in Yap Island. With a 15-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.