PTY
Tocumen
Panama
17,811 km
11,067 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
17,811 km
11,067 mi / 9,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VCA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code PTY VCA
ICAO Code MPTO VVCT
City Tocumen Can Tho
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 135 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 10.090000, 105.710000

Tocumen (PTY) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 17,811 kilometers (11,067 miles / 9,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Vietnam. 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 10:48 in Tocumen, it's 22:48 in Can Tho. 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 Can Tho (VCA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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