Distance From Thimphu Heliport to Tocumen International Airport

The distance from Thimphu Heliport () to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 9809 miles or 15786 kilometers or 8518 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 Thimphu ( Bhutan ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thimphu and Tocumen takes around 22 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thimphu Heliport, Thimphu, Bhutan to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 22 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 • - PTY

Kilometers		15786 km
Statute Miles		9809 miles
Nautical Miles		8518 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 33 minutes

Thimphu Heliport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - to PTY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Thimphu, Bhutan and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Thimphu, Bhutan and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PTY

Time difference between Thimphu (Bhutan) and Tocumen (Panama) is 11 Hours.
Tocumen time is 11 Hours behind Thimphu.

Location	Local Time
Thimphu (Bhutan)	2026-06-21, 22:18:28 +06
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-06-21, 11:18:28 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

Thimphu Heliport ( / VQTU) Thimphu, Bhutan

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama