KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
11,775 km
7,316 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,775 km
7,316 mi / 6,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
275°
west

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KMZ PTY
Airport Name Kaoma Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KMZ PTY
ICAO Code FLKO MPTO
City Kaoma Tocumen
Country Zambia Panama
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Panama
Elevation 3,670 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -14.800000, 24.780000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kaoma (KMZ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,775 kilometers (7,316 miles / 6,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Zambia 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 17:41 in Kaoma, it's 10:41 in Tocumen. With a 7-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 3,535 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kaoma Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kaoma (KMZ) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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