PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,723 km
9,770 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,723 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY ZRM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code PTY ZRM
ICAO Code MPTO WAJI
City Tocumen Sarmi-Papua Island
Country Panama Indonesia
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 135 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,723 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 07:15 in Tocumen, it's 21:15 in Sarmi-Papua 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 Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 78° (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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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