NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
13,819 km
8,587 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
13,819 km
8,587 mi / 7,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NHD PTY
Airport Name Al Minhad Air Base Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NHD PTY
ICAO Code OMDM MPTO
City Dubai Tocumen
Country United Arab Emirates Panama
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Panama
Elevation 165 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 25.030000, 55.370000 9.070000, -79.380000

Dubai (NHD) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 13,819 kilometers (8,587 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 20:01 in Dubai, it's 11:01 in Tocumen. With a 9-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 Dubai (NHD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.