Distance From Big Lake Airport to Tocumen International Airport, BGQ - PTY Distance

The distance from Big Lake Airport (BGQ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 5028 miles or 8091 kilometers or 4366 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 Big Lake ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Lake and Tocumen takes around 11 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Big Lake Airport, Big Lake, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 11 hours 33 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 • BGQ - PTY

Kilometers		8091 km
Statute Miles		5028 miles
Nautical Miles		4366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 33 minutes

Big Lake Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - BGQ to PTY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Big Lake, United States and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Big Lake, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BGQ - PTY

Time difference between Big Lake (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 4 Hours.
Tocumen time is 4 Hours ahead of Big Lake.

Location	Local Time
Big Lake (United States)	2025-12-04, 23:17:25 AKST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-05, 03:17:25 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

Big Lake Airport (BGQ / PAGQ) Big Lake, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama