PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,307 km
8,268 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
13,307 km
8,268 mi / 7,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
324°
northwest

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PTY SDJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code PTY SDJ
ICAO Code MPTO RJSS
City Tocumen Sendai
Country Panama Japan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 38.140000, 140.920000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 13,307 kilometers (8,268 miles / 7,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Panama with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Tocumen, it's 00:17 in Sendai. With a 14-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 Sendai (SDJ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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