PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,218 km
10,077 miles
WUZ
Wuzhou
China
Distance
16,218 km
10,077 mi / 8,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
342°
north northwest

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PTY WUZ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Changzhoudao Airport
IATA Code PTY WUZ
ICAO Code MPTO ZGWZ
City Tocumen Wuzhou
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 23.460000, 111.250000

Tocumen (PTY) to Wuzhou (WUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Changzhoudao Airport (WUZ) in Wuzhou, China is 16,218 kilometers (10,077 miles / 8,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 China. 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 09:47 in Tocumen, it's 22:47 in Wuzhou. With a 13-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 Wuzhou (WUZ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 19° (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 Changzhoudao Airport (WUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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