KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
11,407 km
7,088 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,407 km
7,088 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
278°
west

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Airport Comparison

KGA PTY
Airport Name Kananga Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code KGA PTY
ICAO Code FZUA MPTO
City Kananga Tocumen
Country DR Congo Panama
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Panama
Elevation 2,139 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.900000, 22.470000 9.070000, -79.380000

Kananga (KGA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,407 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 DR Congo 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 08:28 in Kananga, it's 01:28 in Tocumen. With a 7-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 2,004 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Kananga Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Kananga (KGA) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kananga Airport (KGA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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