HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
15,919 km
9,892 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,919 km
9,892 mi / 8,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
34°
northeast

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HCN PTY
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HCN PTY
ICAO Code RCKW MPTO
City Hengchung Tocumen
Country Taiwan Panama
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Panama
Elevation 46 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 9.070000, -79.380000

Hengchung (HCN) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,919 kilometers (9,892 miles / 8,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Taiwan 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 13:19 in Hengchung, it's 00:19 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 Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 328° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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