PTY
Tocumen
Panama
8,427 km
5,237 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
8,427 km
5,237 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Panama
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PTY RFP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code PTY RFP
ICAO Code MPTO NTTR
City Tocumen Uturoa
Country Panama French Polynesia
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 135 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Tocumen (PTY) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 8,427 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Tocumen, it's 06:33 in Uturoa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uturoa (RFP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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