PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,728 km
10,395 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
16,728 km
10,395 mi / 9,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Panama
Heading
north

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PTY THL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code PTY THL
ICAO Code MPTO VYTL
City Tocumen Tachileik
Country Panama Myanmar
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Yangon
Elevation 135 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 20.480000, 99.940000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 16,728 kilometers (10,395 miles / 9,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Myanmar. 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 12:07 in Tocumen, it's 23:37 in Tachileik. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,145 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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