Distance From Bentota River Waterdrome to Tocumen International Airport, BJT - PTY Distance

The distance from Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 10658 miles or 17152 kilometers or 9256 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bentota ( Sri Lanka ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bentota and Tocumen takes around 24 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bentota River Waterdrome, Bentota, Sri Lanka to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 24 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BJT - PTY

Kilometers		17152 km
Statute Miles		10658 miles
Nautical Miles		9256 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 30 minutes

Bentota River Waterdrome to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - BJT to PTY Flight Path

Location of Bentota River Waterdrome & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bentota to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJT - PTY

Time difference between Bentota (Sri Lanka) and Tocumen (Panama) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tocumen time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Bentota.

Location	Local Time
Bentota (Sri Lanka)	2026-11-05, 08:25:50 +0530
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-11-04, 21:55:50 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT / ) Bentota, Sri Lanka

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama