CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,906 km
8,019 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,906 km
8,019 mi / 6,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS PTY
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code CTS PTY
ICAO Code RJCC MPTO
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tocumen
Country Japan Panama
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Panama
Elevation 82 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 9.070000, -79.380000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,906 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Japan 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 16:03 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 02:03 in Tocumen. With a 14-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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