BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
15,807 km
9,822 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,807 km
9,822 mi / 8,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
338°
north northwest

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BIR PTY
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BIR PTY
ICAO Code VNVT MPTO
City Biratnagar Tocumen
Country Nepal Panama
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Panama
Elevation 236 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 9.070000, -79.380000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,807 kilometers (9,822 miles / 8,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Nepal 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 03:10 in Biratnagar, it's 16:25 in Tocumen. With a 10.75-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 Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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