PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,203 km
8,204 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
13,203 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
83°
east

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PTY WJR
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code PTY WJR
ICAO Code MPTO HKWJ
City Tocumen Wajir
Country Panama Kenya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 1.730000, 40.090000

Tocumen (PTY) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 13,203 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 13:19 in Tocumen, it's 21:19 in Wajir. 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.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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