BFW
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport
Algeria
8,413 km
5,227 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,413 km
5,227 mi / 4,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

BFW PTY
Airport Name Sidi Bel Abbes Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BFW PTY
ICAO Code DAOS MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Algeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Panama
Elevation 1,614 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -0.590000 9.070000, -79.380000

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, Algeria to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,413 kilometers (5,227 miles / 4,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 11:45 in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, it's 05:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,479 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Sidi Bel Abbes Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) follows a heading of 56° (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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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