HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
14,135 km
8,783 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,135 km
8,783 mi / 7,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
114°
east southeast

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HLS PTY
Airport Name St Helens Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code HLS PTY
ICAO Code YSTH MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Hobart America/Panama
Elevation 48 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -41.340000, 148.280000 9.070000, -79.380000

St Helens Airport (HLS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,135 kilometers (8,783 miles / 7,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 01:19 in St Helens Airport, it's 09:19 in Tocumen. With a 16-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 St Helens Airport (HLS) follows a heading of 224° (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 St Helens Airport (HLS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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