KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
12,160 km
7,556 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
92°
east

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KAT PTY
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KAT PTY
ICAO Code NZKT MPTO
City Kaitaia Tocumen
Country New Zealand Panama
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Panama
Elevation 270 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 New Zealand 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 00:29 in Kaitaia, it's 06:29 in Tocumen. With a 18-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 Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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