MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
11,531 km
7,165 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,531 km
7,165 mi / 6,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
278°
west

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MJM PTY
Airport Name Mbuji Mayi Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MJM PTY
ICAO Code FZWA MPTO
City Mbuji Mayi Tocumen
Country DR Congo Panama
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Panama
Elevation 2,221 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, 23.570000 9.070000, -79.380000

Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,531 kilometers (7,165 miles / 6,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 15:45 in Mbuji Mayi, it's 08:45 in Tocumen. With a 7-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 2,086 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Mbuji Mayi Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) follows a heading of 94° (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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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