KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
14,383 km
8,937 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,383 km
8,937 mi / 7,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
34°
northeast

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KWJ PTY
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KWJ PTY
ICAO Code RKJJ MPTO
City Gwangju Tocumen
Country South Korea Panama
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Panama
Elevation 39 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 9.070000, -79.380000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,383 kilometers (8,937 miles / 7,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 05:27 in Gwangju, it's 15:27 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 Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 332° (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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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