PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,872 km
9,241 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,872 km
9,241 mi / 8,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Panama
Heading
270°
west

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PTY WSU
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code PTY WSU
ICAO Code MPTO AYWS
City Tocumen Wasu
Country Panama Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 135 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Tocumen (PTY) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 14,872 kilometers (9,241 miles / 8,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 10:57 in Tocumen, it's 01:57 in Wasu. 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.

The return flight from Wasu (WSU) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 83° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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