BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
13,840 km
8,600 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,840 km
8,600 mi / 7,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

BKU PTY
Airport Name Betioky Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BKU PTY
ICAO Code FMSV MPTO
City Betioky Tocumen
Country Madagascar Panama
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Panama
Elevation 919 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 9.070000, -79.380000

Betioky (BKU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,840 kilometers (8,600 miles / 7,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Madagascar 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 15:12 in Betioky, it's 07:12 in Tocumen. With a 8-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 Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 113° (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 Betioky Airport (BKU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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