LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
10,821 km
6,724 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,821 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
280°
west

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LIE PTY
Airport Name Libenge Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LIE PTY
ICAO Code FZFA MPTO
City Libenge Tocumen
Country DR Congo Panama
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Panama
Elevation 1,125 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 3.630000, 18.630000 9.070000, -79.380000

Libenge (LIE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,821 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:08 in Libenge, it's 12:08 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 Libenge (LIE) follows a heading of 85° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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