OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
15,364 km
9,547 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,364 km
9,547 mi / 8,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
85°
east

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OPU PTY
Airport Name Balimo Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code OPU PTY
ICAO Code AYBM MPTO
City Balimo Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 51 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 9.070000, -79.380000

Balimo (OPU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,364 kilometers (9,547 miles / 8,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 02:17 in Balimo, it's 11:17 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 268° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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