The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,184 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Burundi 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 07:18 in Gitega, it's 00:18 in Tocumen. With a 7-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 5,606 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 90° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.