BBT
Berberati
Central African Republic
10,500 km
6,524 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,500 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

BBT PTY
Airport Name Berberati Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BBT PTY
ICAO Code FEFT MPTO
City Berberati Tocumen
Country Central African Republic Panama
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Panama
Elevation 1,929 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, 15.790000 9.070000, -79.380000

Berberati (BBT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berberati Airport (BBT) in Berberati, Central African Republic to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,500 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:36 in Berberati, it's 05:36 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 1,794 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Berberati Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Berberati (BBT) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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