NKG
Nanjing
China
15,080 km
9,370 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,080 km
9,370 mi / 8,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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NKG PTY
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NKG PTY
ICAO Code ZSNJ MPTO
City Nanjing Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 49 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 9.070000, -79.380000

Nanjing (NKG) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,080 kilometers (9,370 miles / 8,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 China 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 03:29 in Nanjing, it's 14:29 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 Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 338° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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