JGS
Ji'an
China
15,739 km
9,780 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,739 km
9,780 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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JGS PTY
Airport Name Jinggangshan Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code JGS PTY
ICAO Code ZSGS MPTO
City Ji'an Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 281 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 26.860000, 114.740000 9.070000, -79.380000

Ji'an (JGS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,739 kilometers (9,780 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 China 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 00:30 in Ji'an, it's 11:30 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 Ji'an (JGS) follows a heading of 340° (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 Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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