PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,596 km
10,934 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
17,596 km
10,934 mi / 9,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

PTY UTP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code PTY UTP
ICAO Code MPTO VTBU
City Tocumen Rayong
Country Panama Thailand
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 135 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 12.680000, 101.000000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 17,596 kilometers (10,934 miles / 9,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Thailand. 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 16:54 in Tocumen, it's 04:54 in Rayong. With a 12-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 Rayong (UTP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 1° (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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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