BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
19,405 km
12,058 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
19,405 km
12,058 mi / 10,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
18°
north northeast

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BKS PTY
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BKS PTY
ICAO Code WIPL MPTO
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Tocumen
Country Indonesia Panama
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Panama
Elevation 50 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 19,405 kilometers (12,058 miles / 10,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Indonesia 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 05:30 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 17:30 in Tocumen. With a 12-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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