BBU
Bucharest
Romania
10,502 km
6,525 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,502 km
6,525 mi / 5,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
287°
west northwest

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BBU PTY
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BBU PTY
ICAO Code LRBS MPTO
City Bucharest Tocumen
Country Romania Panama
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Panama
Elevation 297 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bucharest (BBU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,502 kilometers (6,525 miles / 5,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Romania 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 13:16 in Bucharest, it's 06:16 in Tocumen. With a 7-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 Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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