PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,756 km
9,790 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
15,756 km
9,790 mi / 8,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Panama
Heading
231°
southwest

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PTY TAQ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code PTY TAQ
ICAO Code MPTO YTAR
City Tocumen Tarcoola
Country Panama Australia
Timezone America/Panama Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 15,756 kilometers (9,790 miles / 8,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Australia. 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 16:08 in Tocumen, it's 07:38 in Tarcoola. With a 15.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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