GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
11,731 km
7,289 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,731 km
7,289 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

GIS PTY
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GIS PTY
ICAO Code NZGS MPTO
City Gisborne Tocumen
Country New Zealand Panama
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Panama
Elevation 15 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 9.070000, -79.380000

Gisborne (GIS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,731 kilometers (7,289 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 04:03 in Gisborne, it's 10:03 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 Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 232° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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