Distance From Queens Wharf Heliport to Tocumen International Airport

The distance from Queens Wharf Heliport () to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 7452 miles or 11992 kilometers or 6471 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Tocumen takes around 17 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Queens Wharf Heliport, Wellington, New Zealand to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 17 hours 7 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 • - PTY

Kilometers		11992 km
Statute Miles		7452 miles
Nautical Miles		6471 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 7 minutes

Queens Wharf Heliport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - to PTY Flight Path

Location of Queens Wharf Heliport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wellington to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wellington, New Zealand and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PTY

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Tocumen (Panama) is 18 Hours.
Tocumen time is 18 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 02:06:36 NZDT
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-15, 08:06:36 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

Queens Wharf Heliport ( / NZQW) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama