KBU
Laut Island
Indonesia
18,181 km
11,297 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
18,181 km
11,297 mi / 9,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
69°
east northeast

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KBU PTY
Airport Name Stagen Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KBU PTY
ICAO Code WAOK MPTO
City Laut Island Tocumen
Country Indonesia Panama
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Panama
Elevation 4 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.290000, 116.170000 9.070000, -79.380000

Laut Island (KBU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stagen Airport (KBU) in Laut Island, Indonesia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 18,181 kilometers (11,297 miles / 9,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 07:45 in Laut Island, it's 18:45 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 Laut Island (KBU) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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