PTY
Tocumen
Panama
11,899 km
7,394 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
11,899 km
7,394 mi / 6,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Panama
Heading
274°
west

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PTY TRW
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code PTY TRW
ICAO Code MPTO NGTA
City Tocumen Tarawa
Country Panama Kiribati
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 135 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 1.380000, 173.150000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 11,899 kilometers (7,394 miles / 6,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Kiribati. 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 16:24 in Tocumen, it's 09:24 in Tarawa. With a 17-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 80° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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