KEL
Kiel
Germany
9,159 km
5,691 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,159 km
5,691 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
275°
west

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KEL PTY
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KEL PTY
ICAO Code EDHK MPTO
City Kiel Tocumen
Country Germany Panama
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Panama
Elevation 102 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kiel (KEL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Kiel, it's 06:24 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 Kiel (KEL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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