PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,057 km
7,492 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Panama
Heading
87°
east

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Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code PTY RUE
ICAO Code MPTO FZMB
City Tocumen Butembo
Country Panama DR Congo
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 135 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 0.120000, 29.310000

Tocumen (PTY) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 DR Congo. 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 17:04 in Tocumen, it's 00:04 in Butembo. 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 5,622 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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