PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,734 km
2,941 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
4,734 km
2,941 mi / 2,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY RBF
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code PTY RBF
ICAO Code MPTO KL35
City Tocumen Big Bear City
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 34.260000, -116.860000

Tocumen (PTY) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 4,734 kilometers (2,941 miles / 2,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:32 in Tocumen, it's 03:32 in Big Bear City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,617 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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