HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
14,512 km
9,018 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,512 km
9,018 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
83°
east

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HKN PTY
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HKN PTY
ICAO Code AYHK MPTO
City Hoskins Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 66 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 9.070000, -79.380000

Hoskins (HKN) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,512 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 03:17 in Hoskins, it's 12:17 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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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