MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
10,417 km
6,473 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,417 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
279°
west

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MAT PTY
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MAT PTY
ICAO Code FZAM MPTO
City Matadi Tocumen
Country DR Congo Panama
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Panama
Elevation 1,115 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 9.070000, -79.380000

Matadi (MAT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,417 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 13:48 in Matadi, it's 07:48 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 Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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