The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,953 kilometers (7,427 miles / 6,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Turkey 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 22:50 in Kars, it's 14:50 in Tocumen. With a 8-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 5,754 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 42° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.