PTY
Tocumen
Panama
18,465 km
11,474 miles
TPG
Taiping
Malaysia
Distance
18,465 km
11,474 mi / 9,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
360°
north

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PTY TPG
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Taiping (Tekah) Airport
IATA Code PTY TPG
ICAO Code MPTO WMBI
City Tocumen Taiping
Country Panama Malaysia
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 135 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 4.870000, 100.720000

Tocumen (PTY) to Taiping (TPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) in Taiping, Malaysia is 18,465 kilometers (11,474 miles / 9,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Malaysia. 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 06:08 in Tocumen, it's 19:08 in Taiping. 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 Taiping (TPG) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 0° (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 Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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