BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
18,398 km
11,432 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
18,398 km
11,432 mi / 9,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
359°
north

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BWH PTY
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BWH PTY
ICAO Code WMKB MPTO
City Butterworth Tocumen
Country Malaysia Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Panama
Elevation 11 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 9.070000, -79.380000

Butterworth (BWH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 18,398 kilometers (11,432 miles / 9,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:06 in Butterworth, it's 16:06 in Tocumen. With a 13-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 Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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