MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
15,430 km
9,588 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
15,430 km
9,588 mi / 8,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
91°
east

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MLV PTY
Airport Name Merluna Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MLV PTY
ICAO Code YMEU MPTO
City N/A Tocumen
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Panama
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.050000, 142.480000 9.070000, -79.380000

Merluna Airport (MLV) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 15,430 kilometers (9,588 miles / 8,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in Merluna Airport, it's 15:11 in Tocumen. With a 15-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 Merluna Airport (MLV) follows a heading of 261° (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 Merluna Airport (MLV) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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