AKR
Akure
Nigeria
9,301 km
5,779 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,301 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
278°
west

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AKR PTY
Airport Name Akure Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code AKR PTY
ICAO Code DNAK MPTO
City Akure Tocumen
Country Nigeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Panama
Elevation 1,100 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 9.070000, -79.380000

Akure (AKR) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,301 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Akure, it's 19:36 in Tocumen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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