MLE
Malé
Maldives
16,670 km
10,358 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
16,670 km
10,358 mi / 9,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MLE PTY
Airport Name Velana International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MLE PTY
ICAO Code VRMM MPTO
City Malé Tocumen
Country Maldives Panama
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Panama
Elevation 8 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 9.070000, -79.380000

Malé (MLE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 16,670 kilometers (10,358 miles / 9,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:37 in Malé, it's 14:37 in Tocumen. With a 10-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 Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 65° (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 Velana International Airport (MLE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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