PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,960 km
8,053 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
12,960 km
8,053 mi / 6,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

PTY RBT
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code PTY RBT
ICAO Code MPTO HKMB
City Tocumen Marsabit
Country Panama Kenya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 2.350000, 37.980000

Tocumen (PTY) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 12,960 kilometers (8,053 miles / 6,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Panama with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Tocumen, it's 05:54 in Marsabit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,260 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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