PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,026 km
9,337 miles
WOA
Wonenara
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,026 km
9,337 mi / 8,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY WOA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Wonenara Airport
IATA Code PTY WOA
ICAO Code MPTO AYWO
City Tocumen Wonenara
Country Panama Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 5,028 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -6.800000, 145.890000

Tocumen (PTY) to Wonenara (WOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 15,026 kilometers (9,337 miles / 8,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 20:05 in Tocumen, it's 11:05 in Wonenara. 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 4,893 feet between the two airports. Wonenara Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wonenara (WOA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 84° (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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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