KPO
Pohang
South Korea
14,168 km
8,803 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,168 km
8,803 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
37°
northeast

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KPO PTY
Airport Name Pohang Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KPO PTY
ICAO Code RKTH MPTO
City Pohang Tocumen
Country South Korea Panama
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Panama
Elevation 70 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 9.070000, -79.380000

Pohang (KPO) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,168 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 South Korea 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 21:17 in Pohang, it's 07:17 in Tocumen. With a 14-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 Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 331° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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