PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,567 km
9,051 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
14,567 km
9,051 mi / 7,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
339°
north northwest

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PTY TAO
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code PTY TAO
ICAO Code MPTO ZSQD
City Tocumen Qingdao
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 36.270000, 120.370000

Tocumen (PTY) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 14,567 kilometers (9,051 miles / 7,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 13:32 in Tocumen, it's 02:32 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 26° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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