KTA
Karratha
Australia
17,853 km
11,094 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,853 km
11,094 mi / 9,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
124°
southeast

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KTA PTY
Airport Name Karratha Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KTA PTY
ICAO Code YPKA MPTO
City Karratha Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Panama
Elevation 29 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 9.070000, -79.380000

Karratha (KTA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,853 kilometers (11,094 miles / 9,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 10:57 in Karratha, it's 21:57 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 Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 231° (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 Karratha Airport (KTA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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