FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
14,809 km
9,202 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,809 km
9,202 mi / 7,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
84°
east

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FIN PTY
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code FIN PTY
ICAO Code AYFI MPTO
City Buki Tocumen
Country Papua New Guinea Panama
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Panama
Elevation 60 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 9.070000, -79.380000

Buki (FIN) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,809 kilometers (9,202 miles / 7,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:34 in Buki, it's 13:34 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Buki (FIN) follows a heading of 269° (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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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