BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
7,348 km
4,566 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
7,348 km
4,566 mi / 3,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

BTE PTY
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BTE PTY
ICAO Code GFBN MPTO
City Bonthe Tocumen
Country Sierra Leone Panama
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Panama
Elevation 14 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bonthe (BTE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 7,348 kilometers (4,566 miles / 3,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 22:39 in Bonthe, it's 17:39 in Tocumen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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