GMP
Seoul
South Korea
14,159 km
8,798 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,159 km
8,798 mi / 7,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
33°
north northeast

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GMP PTY
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GMP PTY
ICAO Code RKSS MPTO
City Seoul Tocumen
Country South Korea Panama
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Panama
Elevation 58 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 9.070000, -79.380000

Seoul (GMP) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 South Korea 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 03:28 in Seoul, it's 13:28 in Tocumen. With a 14-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 Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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