BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
17,562 km
10,913 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,562 km
10,913 mi / 9,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BUW PTY
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BUW PTY
ICAO Code WAWB MPTO
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Tocumen
Country Indonesia Panama
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Panama
Elevation 164 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,562 kilometers (10,913 miles / 9,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 13:09 in Tocumen. With a 13-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 Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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