BMV
Buon Ma Thuot
Vietnam
17,460 km
10,849 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
17,460 km
10,849 mi / 9,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
19°
north northeast

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BMV PTY
Airport Name Buon Ma Thuot Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BMV PTY
ICAO Code VVBM MPTO
City Buon Ma Thuot Tocumen
Country Vietnam Panama
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Panama
Elevation 1,729 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 12.670000, 108.120000 9.070000, -79.380000

Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 17,460 kilometers (10,849 miles / 9,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Vietnam 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 21:25 in Buon Ma Thuot, it's 09:25 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,594 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Buon Ma Thuot Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) follows a heading of 341° (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 Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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