BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
15,784 km
9,808 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,784 km
9,808 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BUI PTY
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BUI PTY
ICAO Code WAJB MPTO
City Bokondini-Papua Island Tocumen
Country Indonesia Panama
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Panama
Elevation 9,104 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,784 kilometers (9,808 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 21:32 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 07:32 in Tocumen. With a 14-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 8,969 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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