LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
17,760 km
11,036 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,760 km
11,036 mi / 9,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
47°
northeast

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LWY PTY
Airport Name Lawas Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LWY PTY
ICAO Code WBGW MPTO
City Lawas Tocumen
Country Malaysia Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Panama
Elevation 5 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 9.070000, -79.380000

Lawas (LWY) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,760 kilometers (11,036 miles / 9,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Malaysia 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 04:34 in Lawas, it's 15:34 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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 313° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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