ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
17,060 km
10,601 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,060 km
10,601 mi / 9,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ PTY
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ACJ PTY
ICAO Code VCCA MPTO
City Anuradhapura Tocumen
Country Sri Lanka Panama
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Panama
Elevation 324 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 9.070000, -79.380000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,060 kilometers (10,601 miles / 9,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Sri Lanka with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Anuradhapura, it's 06:35 in Tocumen. With a 10.5-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 Tocumen (PTY) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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