BIY
Bisho
South Africa
12,105 km
7,522 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,105 km
7,522 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BIY PTY
Airport Name Bisho Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BIY PTY
ICAO Code FABE MPTO
City Bisho Tocumen
Country South Africa Panama
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Panama
Elevation 1,950 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bisho (BIY) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,105 kilometers (7,522 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:18 in Bisho, it's 08:18 in Tocumen. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,815 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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