Distance From Tocumen International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, PTY - NBO Distance

The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8027 miles or 12919 kilometers or 6971 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Tocumen ( Panama ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tocumen and Nairobi takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 18 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PTY - NBO

Kilometers		12919 km
Statute Miles		8027 miles
Nautical Miles		6971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Tocumen International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - PTY to NBO Flight Path

Location of Tocumen International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tocumen to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tocumen, Panama and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTY - NBO

Time difference between Tocumen (Panama) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 8 Hours.
Nairobi time is 8 Hours ahead of Tocumen.

Location	Local Time
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-03-26, 15:02:24 EST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-26, 23:02:24 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya