MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
11,739 km
7,294 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,739 km
7,294 mi / 6,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
275°
west

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Airport Comparison

MPA PTY
Airport Name Katima Mulilo Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MPA PTY
ICAO Code FYKM MPTO
City Mpacha Tocumen
Country Namibia Panama
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Panama
Elevation 3,144 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -17.630000, 24.180000 9.070000, -79.380000

Mpacha (MPA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,739 kilometers (7,294 miles / 6,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Namibia 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 01:52 in Mpacha, it's 18:52 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 3,009 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Katima Mulilo Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Mpacha (MPA) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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