DRB
Derby Airport
Australia
17,359 km
10,786 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,359 km
10,786 mi / 9,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
107°
east southeast

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DRB PTY
Airport Name Derby Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DRB PTY
ICAO Code YDBY MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Panama
Elevation 24 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -17.370000, 123.660000 9.070000, -79.380000

Derby Airport (DRB) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derby Airport (DRB) in Derby Airport, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,359 kilometers (10,786 miles / 9,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 19:19 in Derby Airport, it's 06:19 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 Derby Airport (DRB) 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 Derby Airport (DRB) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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