LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
12,814 km
7,962 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,814 km
7,962 mi / 6,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
281°
west northwest

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LOY PTY
Airport Name Loyengalani Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LOY PTY
ICAO Code HKLY MPTO
City Loyengalani Tocumen
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 1,195 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 36.720000 9.070000, -79.380000

Loyengalani (LOY) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,814 kilometers (7,962 miles / 6,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 19:18 in Loyengalani, it's 11:18 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 1,060 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Loyengalani Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Loyengalani (LOY) follows a heading of 83° (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 Loyengalani Airport (LOY) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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