BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
11,581 km
7,196 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,581 km
7,196 mi / 6,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

BBZ PTY
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BBZ PTY
ICAO Code FLZB MPTO
City Zambezi Tocumen
Country Zambia Panama
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Panama
Elevation 3,538 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 9.070000, -79.380000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,581 kilometers (7,196 miles / 6,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Zambia 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 06:34 in Zambezi, it's 23:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,403 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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