Distance From Malta Airport to Tocumen International Airport, MLK - PTY Distance

The distance from Malta Airport (MLK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 3181 miles or 5119 kilometers or 2763 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Malta ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malta and Tocumen takes around 7 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malta Airport, Malta, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 7 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MLK - PTY

Kilometers		5119 km
Statute Miles		3181 miles
Nautical Miles		2763 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 18 minutes

Malta Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - MLK to PTY Flight Path

Location of Malta Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Malta to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malta, United States and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Malta, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLK - PTY

Time difference between Malta (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 1 Hours.
Tocumen time is 1 Hours ahead of Malta.

Location	Local Time
Malta (United States)	2025-12-18, 03:19:17 CST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-18, 04:19:17 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Malta Airport (MLK / KM75) Malta, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama