BFJ
Bijie
China
15,941 km
9,905 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,941 km
9,905 mi / 8,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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BFJ PTY
Airport Name Bijie Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BFJ PTY
ICAO Code ZUBJ MPTO
City Bijie Tocumen
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 1,448 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bijie (BFJ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,941 kilometers (9,905 miles / 8,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Bijie, it's 20:19 in Tocumen. With a 13-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 1,313 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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