BBJ
Bitburg
Germany
8,948 km
5,560 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,948 km
5,560 mi / 4,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
273°
west

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BBJ PTY
Airport Name Bitburg Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BBJ PTY
ICAO Code EDRB MPTO
City Bitburg Tocumen
Country Germany Panama
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Panama
Elevation 1,220 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 49.950000, 6.570000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bitburg (BBJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitburg Airport (BBJ) in Bitburg, Germany to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,948 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Bitburg, it's 02:09 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 1,085 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Bitburg Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bitburg (BBJ) follows a heading of 41° (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 Bitburg Airport (BBJ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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