The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,479 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 20:23 in Shymkent, it's 10:23 in Tocumen. With a 10-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 1,252 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.