The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,335 kilometers (10,771 miles / 9,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 05:16 in Tocumen. With a 13-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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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