PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,350 km
9,538 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,350 km
9,538 mi / 8,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY TAJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code PTY TAJ
ICAO Code MPTO AYTJ
City Tocumen Aitape
Country Panama Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Tocumen (PTY) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 15,350 kilometers (9,538 miles / 8,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Tocumen, it's 00:53 in Aitape. With a 15-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 Aitape (TAJ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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