The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 14,143 kilometers (8,788 miles / 7,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Kabul, it's 02:59 in Tocumen. With a 9.5-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 5,742 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kabul (KBL) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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