GOQ
Golmud
China
14,922 km
9,272 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,922 km
9,272 mi / 8,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
352°
north

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GOQ PTY
Airport Name Golmud Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GOQ PTY
ICAO Code ZLGM MPTO
City Golmud Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 9.070000, -79.380000

Golmud (GOQ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,922 kilometers (9,272 miles / 8,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 China 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 20:31 in Golmud, it's 07:31 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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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