BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,796 km
5,466 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,796 km
5,466 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

BRU PTY
Airport Name Brussels Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BRU PTY
ICAO Code EBBR MPTO
City Brussels Tocumen
Country Belgium Panama
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Panama
Elevation 184 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 9.070000, -79.380000

Brussels (BRU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,796 kilometers (5,466 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Belgium with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:56 in Brussels, it's 04:56 in Tocumen. With a 6-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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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