OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
13,056 km
8,113 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,056 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
282°
west northwest

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OYL PTY
Airport Name Moyale Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code OYL PTY
ICAO Code HKMY MPTO
City Moyale (Lower) Tocumen
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 2,790 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 9.070000, -79.380000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,056 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 00:26 in Moyale (Lower), it's 16:26 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 2,655 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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