The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,921 kilometers (9,272 miles / 8,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 12:10 in Tocumen, it's 03:10 in Tapini. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 85° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.