PTY
Tocumen
Panama
14,122 km
8,775 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
14,122 km
8,775 mi / 7,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
341°
north northwest

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PTY XEN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code PTY XEN
ICAO Code MPTO ZYXC
City Tocumen N/A
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 40.580000, 120.700000

Tocumen (PTY) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 14,122 kilometers (8,775 miles / 7,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 20:16 in Tocumen, it's 09:16 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 25° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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