MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
10,305 km
6,403 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
10,305 km
6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
78°
east northeast

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MDY PTY
Airport Name Henderson Field Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MDY PTY
ICAO Code PMDY MPTO
City Midway Atoll Tocumen
Country UM Panama
Timezone Pacific/Midway America/Panama
Elevation 12 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 9.070000, -79.380000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 10,305 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 UM with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Midway Atoll, it's 08:04 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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