PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,949 km
8,046 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
12,949 km
8,046 mi / 6,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
85°
east

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PTY UAS
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code PTY UAS
ICAO Code MPTO HKSB
City Tocumen Samburu South
Country Panama Kenya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 0.530000, 37.530000

Tocumen (PTY) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 12,949 kilometers (8,046 miles / 6,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Panama with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Tocumen, it's 14:29 in Samburu South. 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 3,160 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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