EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
12,722 km
7,905 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,722 km
7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EYS PTY
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code EYS PTY
ICAO Code HKES MPTO
City Eliye Springs Tocumen
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 1,395 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 9.070000, -79.380000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,722 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 11:30 in Eliye Springs, it's 03:30 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 1,260 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Eliye Springs Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 82° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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