MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
13,257 km
8,237 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,257 km
8,237 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
278°
west

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MBA PTY
Airport Name Mombasa Moi International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MBA PTY
ICAO Code HKMO MPTO
City Mombasa Tocumen
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 200 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -4.030000, 39.590000 9.070000, -79.380000

Mombasa (MBA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,257 kilometers (8,237 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 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 22:49 in Mombasa, it's 14:49 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.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Mombasa (MBA) follows a heading of 90° (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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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