LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
14,931 km
9,278 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,931 km
9,278 mi / 8,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
84°
east

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LAE PTY
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LAE PTY
ICAO Code AYNZ MPTO
City Nadzab Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 239 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 9.070000, -79.380000

Nadzab (LAE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,931 kilometers (9,278 miles / 8,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 20:03 in Nadzab, it's 05:03 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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