DIG
Shangri-La
China
15,915 km
9,889 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,915 km
9,889 mi / 8,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

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DIG PTY
Airport Name Diqing Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DIG PTY
ICAO Code ZPDQ MPTO
City Shangri-La Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 9.070000, -79.380000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,915 kilometers (9,889 miles / 8,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 China 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 21:52 in Shangri-La, it's 08:52 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 Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 1° (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 Diqing Airport (DIG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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