CRF
Carnot
Central African Republic
10,497 km
6,523 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,497 km
6,523 mi / 5,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CRF PTY
Airport Name Carnot Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code CRF PTY
ICAO Code FEFC MPTO
City Carnot Tocumen
Country Central African Republic Panama
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Panama
Elevation 1,985 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 15.890000 9.070000, -79.380000

Carnot (CRF) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carnot Airport (CRF) in Carnot, Central African Republic to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,497 kilometers (6,523 miles / 5,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Central African Republic 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 03:03 in Carnot, it's 21:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,850 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Carnot Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Carnot (CRF) follows a heading of 84° (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 Carnot Airport (CRF) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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