KWE
Guiyang
China
16,000 km
9,942 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,000 km
9,942 mi / 8,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

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KWE PTY
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KWE PTY
ICAO Code ZUGY MPTO
City Guiyang Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 3,736 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 9.070000, -79.380000

Guiyang (KWE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,000 kilometers (9,942 miles / 8,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 16:45 in Guiyang, it's 03:45 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 3,601 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Guiyang (KWE) follows a heading of 351° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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