GLT
Gladstone
Australia
14,407 km
8,952 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,407 km
8,952 mi / 7,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
98°
east

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GLT PTY
Airport Name Gladstone Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GLT PTY
ICAO Code YGLA MPTO
City Gladstone Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Panama
Elevation 64 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -23.870000, 151.220000 9.070000, -79.380000

Gladstone (GLT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gladstone Airport (GLT) in Gladstone, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,407 kilometers (8,952 miles / 7,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 05:01 in Gladstone, it's 14:01 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Gladstone (GLT) follows a heading of 246° (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 Gladstone Airport (GLT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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