Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, SHA - PTY Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 9335 miles or 15023 kilometers or 8106 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Tocumen takes around 21 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 21 hours 27 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 • SHA - PTY

Kilometers		15023 km
Statute Miles		9335 miles
Nautical Miles		8106 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 27 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to PTY Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Minhang) to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - PTY

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Tocumen (Panama) is 13 Hours.
Tocumen time is 13 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-03-19, 12:39:14 CST
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-03-18, 23:39:14 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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama