LST
Launceston
Australia
14,207 km
8,828 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,207 km
8,828 mi / 7,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LST PTY
Airport Name Launceston Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LST PTY
ICAO Code YMLT MPTO
City Launceston Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Panama
Elevation 562 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -41.550000, 147.210000 9.070000, -79.380000

Launceston (LST) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,207 kilometers (8,828 miles / 7,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 22:23 in Launceston, it's 06:23 in Tocumen. With a 16-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 Launceston (LST) follows a heading of 223° (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 Launceston Airport (LST) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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