GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
16,076 km
9,989 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,076 km
9,989 mi / 8,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

GTE PTY
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GTE PTY
ICAO Code YGTE MPTO
City Groote Eylandt Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Panama
Elevation 53 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 9.070000, -79.380000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,076 kilometers (9,989 miles / 8,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 20:47 in Groote Eylandt, it's 06:17 in Tocumen. With a 14.5-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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 259° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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