PTY
Tocumen
Panama
15,989 km
9,935 miles
RGH
Balurghat
India
Distance
15,989 km
9,935 mi / 8,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Panama
Heading
18°
north northeast

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PTY RGH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Balurghat Airport
IATA Code PTY RGH
ICAO Code MPTO VEBG
City Tocumen Balurghat
Country Panama India
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 135 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 25.260000, 88.800000

Tocumen (PTY) to Balurghat (RGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India is 15,989 kilometers (9,935 miles / 8,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Tocumen, it's 23:11 in Balurghat. With a 10.5-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 Balurghat (RGH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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