PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,806 km
8,579 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
13,806 km
8,579 mi / 7,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
17°
north northeast

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PTY YIN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code PTY YIN
ICAO Code MPTO ZWYN
City Tocumen Yining
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 43.960000, 81.330000

Tocumen (PTY) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 13,806 kilometers (8,579 miles / 7,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 17:38 in Tocumen, it's 06:38 in Yining. 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 Yining (YIN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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