PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,652 km
9,725 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
15,652 km
9,725 mi / 8,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
335°
north northwest

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PTY SQJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code PTY SQJ
ICAO Code MPTO ZSSM
City Tocumen Sanming
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 26.430000, 117.840000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 15,652 kilometers (9,725 miles / 8,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 China. 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 08:24 in Tocumen, it's 21:24 in Sanming. With a 13-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 Sanming (SQJ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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