BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
9,072 km
5,637 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
274°
west

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BFE PTY
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BFE PTY
ICAO Code EDLI MPTO
City Bielefeld Tocumen
Country Germany Panama
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Panama
Elevation 433 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 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 10:20 in Bielefeld, it's 04:20 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 38° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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