PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,823 km
9,832 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
15,823 km
9,832 mi / 8,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY XMN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code PTY XMN
ICAO Code MPTO ZSAM
City Tocumen Xiamen
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 24.540000, 118.130000

Tocumen (PTY) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 15,823 kilometers (9,832 miles / 8,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 01:35 in Tocumen, it's 14:35 in Xiamen. 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 Xiamen (XMN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 29° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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