LAU
Lamu
Kenya
13,372 km
8,309 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,372 km
8,309 mi / 7,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

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LAU PTY
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LAU PTY
ICAO Code HKLU MPTO
City Lamu Tocumen
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 20 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 9.070000, -79.380000

Lamu (LAU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,372 kilometers (8,309 miles / 7,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Kenya 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 16:22 in Lamu, it's 08:22 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 87° (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 Manda Airstrip (LAU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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