PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,433 km
7,726 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
12,433 km
7,726 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Panama
Heading
225°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

PTY ZQN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code PTY ZQN
ICAO Code MPTO NZQN
City Tocumen Queenstown
Country Panama New Zealand
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 135 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Tocumen (PTY) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 12,433 kilometers (7,726 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 New Zealand. 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 02:22 in Tocumen, it's 19:22 in Queenstown. With a 17-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 1,036 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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