PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,471 km
8,371 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
13,471 km
8,371 mi / 7,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
326°
northwest

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PTY SDS
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code PTY SDS
ICAO Code MPTO RJSD
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama Japan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 38.060000, 138.410000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 13,471 kilometers (8,371 miles / 7,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 17:09 in Tocumen, it's 07:09 in Sado Airport. 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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 45° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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