MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
10,065 km
6,254 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,065 km
6,254 mi / 5,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
279°
west

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MIU PTY
Airport Name Maiduguri International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MIU PTY
ICAO Code DNMA MPTO
City Maiduguri Tocumen
Country Nigeria Panama
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Panama
Elevation 1,099 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 11.860000, 13.080000 9.070000, -79.380000

Maiduguri (MIU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,065 kilometers (6,254 miles / 5,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Maiduguri, it's 23:45 in Tocumen. With a 6-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 Tocumen (PTY) to Maiduguri (MIU) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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