PTY
Tocumen
Panama
16,866 km
10,480 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
16,866 km
10,480 mi / 9,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
358°
north

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PTY ZBY
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code PTY ZBY
ICAO Code MPTO VLSB
City Tocumen Sayaboury
Country Panama Laos
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 135 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 19.230000, 101.730000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 16,866 kilometers (10,480 miles / 9,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Laos. 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 15:45 in Tocumen, it's 03:45 in Sayaboury. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,112 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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