PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,650 km
7,860 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
12,650 km
7,860 mi / 6,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
326°
north northwest

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PTY SHB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code PTY SHB
ICAO Code MPTO RJCN
City Tocumen Nakashibetsu
Country Panama Japan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 135 ft 234 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 43.580000, 144.960000

Tocumen (PTY) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 12,650 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north 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 21:56 in Tocumen, it's 11:56 in Nakashibetsu. 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 Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 49° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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