PTY
Tocumen
Panama
13,259 km
8,239 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
13,259 km
8,239 mi / 7,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
90°
east

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PTY UKA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code PTY UKA
ICAO Code MPTO HKUK
City Tocumen Ukunda
Country Panama Kenya
Timezone America/Panama Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Tocumen (PTY) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 13,259 kilometers (8,239 miles / 7,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 09:06 in Tocumen, it's 17:06 in Ukunda. 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 Ukunda (UKA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 278° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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