MLA
Luqa
Malta
9,762 km
6,066 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
9,762 km
6,066 mi / 5,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Malta
Heading
280°
west

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MLA PTY
Airport Name Luqa Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MLA PTY
ICAO Code LMML MPTO
City Luqa Tocumen
Country Malta Panama
Timezone Europe/Malta America/Panama
Elevation 300 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 9.070000, -79.380000

Luqa (MLA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 9,762 kilometers (6,066 miles / 5,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Luqa, it's 04:21 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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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