HKT
Phuket
Thailand
18,088 km
11,239 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
18,088 km
11,239 mi / 9,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
352°
north

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HKT PTY
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HKT PTY
ICAO Code VTSP MPTO
City Phuket Tocumen
Country Thailand Panama
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Panama
Elevation 82 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 9.070000, -79.380000

Phuket (HKT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 18,088 kilometers (11,239 miles / 9,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 Thailand 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 15:54 in Phuket, it's 03:54 in Tocumen. With a 12-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 Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 8° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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