PKE
Parkes
Australia
14,462 km
8,986 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,462 km
8,986 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PKE PTY
Airport Name Parkes Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PKE PTY
ICAO Code YPKS MPTO
City Parkes Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Panama
Elevation 1,069 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -33.130000, 148.240000 9.070000, -79.380000

Parkes (PKE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 23:04 in Parkes, it's 07:04 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 Parkes (PKE) follows a heading of 234° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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