Beijing to Tocumen
18h 12m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) covers 14,308 km (8,891 miles) and takes approximately 18h 12m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 20°, passing near 67.7° N, 119.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 26h 01m | 26h 26m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 21m | 18h 46m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 54m | 16h 19m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 50m | 17h 15m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PEK | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | Tocumen International Airport |
| City | Beijing | Tocumen |
| Country | China | Panama |
| ICAO | ZBAA | MPTO |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | 9.0714, -79.3835 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Tocumen?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 18h 12m. The great-circle distance is 14,308 km (8,891 miles, 7,726 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 20°.
How far is Beijing from Tocumen?
14,308 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,891 miles or 7,726 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PEK and PTY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,308 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 12m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.