PTY
Tocumen
Panama
7,737 km
4,807 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
7,737 km
4,807 mi / 4,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Panama
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

PTY UCN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code PTY UCN
ICAO Code MPTO GLBU
City Tocumen Buchanan
Country Panama Liberia
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 135 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 5.170000, -9.280000

Tocumen (PTY) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 7,737 kilometers (4,807 miles / 4,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:58 in Tocumen, it's 03:58 in Buchanan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 278° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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