PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,698 km
9,133 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
14,698 km
9,133 mi / 7,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

PTY YEH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code PTY YEH
ICAO Code MPTO _YEH
City Tocumen Yinchuan
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 38.480000, 106.010000

Tocumen (PTY) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 14,698 kilometers (9,133 miles / 7,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 06:34 in Tocumen, it's 19:34 in Yinchuan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,014 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 7° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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