IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
11,133 km
6,917 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,133 km
6,917 mi / 6,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

IRO PTY
Airport Name Birao Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code IRO PTY
ICAO Code FEFI MPTO
City Birao Tocumen
Country Central African Republic Panama
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Panama
Elevation 1,696 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 10.240000, 22.720000 9.070000, -79.380000

Birao (IRO) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,133 kilometers (6,917 miles / 6,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Central African Republic 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 13:32 in Birao, it's 07:32 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,561 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Birao Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Birao (IRO) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Birao Airport (IRO) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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