PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,995 km
9,939 miles
ZRI
Serui-Japen Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,995 km
9,939 mi / 8,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY ZRI
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Serui Airport
IATA Code PTY ZRI
ICAO Code MPTO WABO
City Tocumen Serui-Japen Island
Country Panama Indonesia
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 135 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -1.880000, 136.240000

Tocumen (PTY) to Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Serui Airport (ZRI) in Serui-Japen Island, Indonesia is 15,995 kilometers (9,939 miles / 8,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:01 in Tocumen, it's 16:01 in Serui-Japen Island. With a 14-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 Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Serui Airport (ZRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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