PTY
Tocumen
Panama
12,952 km
8,048 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
12,952 km
8,048 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Panama
Heading
51°
northeast

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PTY XIJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code PTY XIJ
ICAO Code MPTO OKAJ
City Tocumen Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Panama Kuwait
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 135 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 28.930000, 47.790000

Tocumen (PTY) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 12,952 kilometers (8,048 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Tocumen, it's 15:38 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 298° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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