LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
10,979 km
6,822 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,979 km
6,822 mi / 5,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LUS PTY
Airport Name Lusanga Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LUS PTY
ICAO Code FZCE MPTO
City Lusanga Tocumen
Country DR Congo Panama
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Panama
Elevation 1,365 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -4.800000, 18.720000 9.070000, -79.380000

Lusanga (LUS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,979 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 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 02:23 in Lusanga, it's 20:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,230 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Lusanga Airport.

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

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