KEY
Kericho
Kenya
12,718 km
7,902 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
12,718 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
280°
west

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KEY PTY
Airport Name Kericho Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KEY PTY
ICAO Code HKKR MPTO
City Kericho Tocumen
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 6,562 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kericho (KEY) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 19:57 in Kericho, it's 11:57 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 6,427 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kericho Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kericho (KEY) 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 Kericho Airport (KEY) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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