MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
13,399 km
8,326 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,399 km
8,326 mi / 7,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
275°
west

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MYW PTY
Airport Name Mtwara Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MYW PTY
ICAO Code HTMT MPTO
City Mtwara Tocumen
Country Tanzania Panama
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Panama
Elevation 371 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -10.340000, 40.180000 9.070000, -79.380000

Mtwara (MYW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,399 kilometers (8,326 miles / 7,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Tanzania 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 10:17 in Mtwara, it's 02:17 in Tocumen. 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 Tocumen (PTY) to Mtwara (MYW) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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