JIC
Jinchang
China
14,718 km
9,145 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,718 km
9,145 mi / 7,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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JIC PTY
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code JIC PTY
ICAO Code ZLJC MPTO
City Jinchang Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 4,740 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 9.070000, -79.380000

Jinchang (JIC) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,718 kilometers (9,145 miles / 7,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 21:54 in Jinchang, it's 08:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,605 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 358° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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