PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,129 km
10,643 miles
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
Laos
Distance
17,129 km
10,643 mi / 9,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
351°
north

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PTY ZVK
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Savannakhet Airport
IATA Code PTY ZVK
ICAO Code MPTO VLSK
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Laos
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 135 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 16.560000, 104.760000

Tocumen (PTY) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) in Savannakhet Airport, Laos is 17,129 kilometers (10,643 miles / 9,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Laos. 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 06:10 in Tocumen, it's 18:10 in Savannakhet Airport. With a 12-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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 9° (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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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