KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
14,181 km
8,811 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
14,181 km
8,811 mi / 7,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
315°
northwest

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KDH PTY
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KDH PTY
ICAO Code OAKN MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Afghanistan Panama
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Panama
Elevation 3,337 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,181 kilometers (8,811 miles / 7,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Afghanistan with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Kandahar Airport, it's 08:10 in Tocumen. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,202 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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