BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
12,426 km
7,721 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,426 km
7,721 mi / 6,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW PTY
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BGW PTY
ICAO Code ORBI MPTO
City Baghdad Tocumen
Country Iraq Panama
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Panama
Elevation 114 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 9.070000, -79.380000

Baghdad (BGW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,426 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Iraq 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 12:11 in Baghdad, it's 04:11 in Tocumen. With a 8-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 Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 49° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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