DLA
Douala
Cameroon
9,839 km
6,113 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,839 km
6,113 mi / 5,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

DLA PTY
Airport Name Douala International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DLA PTY
ICAO Code FKKD MPTO
City Douala Tocumen
Country Cameroon Panama
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Panama
Elevation 33 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 9.070000, -79.380000

Douala (DLA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,839 kilometers (6,113 miles / 5,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Cameroon 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 02:12 in Douala, it's 20:12 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 86° (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 Douala International Airport (DLA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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