NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
10,563 km
6,564 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,563 km
6,564 mi / 5,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

NKL PTY
Airport Name Nkolo Fuma Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NKL PTY
ICAO Code FZAR MPTO
City Nkolo Fuma Tocumen
Country DR Congo Panama
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Panama
Elevation 1,476 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -5.450000, 14.830000 9.070000, -79.380000

Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,563 kilometers (6,564 miles / 5,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 17:58 in Nkolo Fuma, it's 11:58 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 1,341 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Nkolo Fuma Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) follows a heading of 95° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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