BEN
Benghazi
Libya
10,367 km
6,442 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,367 km
6,442 mi / 5,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
283°
west northwest

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BEN PTY
Airport Name Benina International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BEN PTY
ICAO Code HLLB MPTO
City Benghazi Tocumen
Country Libya Panama
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Panama
Elevation 433 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 9.070000, -79.380000

Benghazi (BEN) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,367 kilometers (6,442 miles / 5,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Libya 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 14:37 in Benghazi, it's 07:37 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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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