PTY
Tocumen
Panama
8,478 km
5,268 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
8,478 km
5,268 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Panama
Heading
30°
north northeast

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PTY SCS
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code PTY SCS
ICAO Code MPTO EGPM
City Tocumen Shetland Islands
Country Panama United Kingdom
Timezone America/Panama Europe/London
Elevation 135 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 60.430000, -1.300000

Tocumen (PTY) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,478 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Tocumen, it's 01:00 in Shetland Islands. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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