MSJ
Misawa
Japan
13,084 km
8,130 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,084 km
8,130 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
47°
northeast

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MSJ PTY
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MSJ PTY
ICAO Code RJSM MPTO
City Misawa Tocumen
Country Japan Panama
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Panama
Elevation 119 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 9.070000, -79.380000

Misawa (MSJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,084 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Japan 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 19:16 in Misawa, it's 05:16 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 Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 326° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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