ACF
Brisbane
Australia
14,165 km
8,802 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,165 km
8,802 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

ACF PTY
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ACF PTY
ICAO Code YBAF MPTO
City Brisbane Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Panama
Elevation 63 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 9.070000, -79.380000

Brisbane (ACF) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,165 kilometers (8,802 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Australia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:44 in Brisbane, it's 07:44 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Tocumen (PTY) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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