PKZ
Pakse
Laos
17,265 km
10,728 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,265 km
10,728 mi / 9,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PKZ PTY
Airport Name Pakse International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PKZ PTY
ICAO Code VLPS MPTO
City Pakse Tocumen
Country Laos Panama
Timezone Asia/Vientiane America/Panama
Elevation 351 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, 105.780000 9.070000, -79.380000

Pakse (PKZ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) in Pakse, Laos to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,265 kilometers (10,728 miles / 9,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Laos 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 08:09 in Pakse, it's 20:09 in Tocumen. With a 12-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 Pakse (PKZ) follows a heading of 348° (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 Pakse International Airport (PKZ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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