Distance From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, LJG - PTY Distance

The distance from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 9967 miles or 16039 kilometers or 8655 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lijiang (Gucheng) ( China ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lijiang (Gucheng) and Tocumen takes around 22 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Lijiang (Gucheng), China to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 22 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LJG - PTY

Kilometers		16039 km
Statute Miles		9967 miles
Nautical Miles		8655 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 54 minutes

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - LJG to PTY Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lijiang (Gucheng) to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJG - PTY

Time difference between Lijiang (Gucheng) (China) and Tocumen (Panama) is 13 Hours.
Tocumen time is 13 Hours behind Lijiang (Gucheng).

Location	Local Time
Lijiang (Gucheng) (China)	2026-09-24, 08:32:56 CST
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-09-23, 19:32:56 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG / ZPLJ) Lijiang (Gucheng), China

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama