GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
11,958 km
7,430 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,958 km
7,430 mi / 6,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
92°
east

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GBZ PTY
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GBZ PTY
ICAO Code NZGB MPTO
City Claris Tocumen
Country New Zealand Panama
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Panama
Elevation 20 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 9.070000, -79.380000

Claris (GBZ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,958 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 New Zealand 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 03:03 in Claris, it's 09:03 in Tocumen. With a 18-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 Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 235° (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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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