MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
13,527 km
8,405 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,527 km
8,405 mi / 7,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
85°
east

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MBU PTY
Airport Name Babanakira Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MBU PTY
ICAO Code AGGI MPTO
City Mbambanakira Tocumen
Country Solomon Islands Panama
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -9.750000, 159.840000 9.070000, -79.380000

Mbambanakira (MBU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,527 kilometers (8,405 miles / 7,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Mbambanakira, it's 06:46 in Tocumen. With a 16-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 Mbambanakira (MBU) follows a heading of 264° (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 Babanakira Airport (MBU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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