PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,617 km
8,462 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
13,617 km
8,462 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Panama
Heading
41°
northeast

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PTY XBJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code PTY XBJ
ICAO Code MPTO OIMB
City Tocumen Birjand
Country Panama Iran
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tehran
Elevation 135 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 32.900000, 59.270000

Tocumen (PTY) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 13,617 kilometers (8,462 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Iran. 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 08:45 in Tocumen, it's 17:15 in Birjand. With a 8.5-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 4,817 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 309° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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