Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, LOS - PTY Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 5652 miles or 9096 kilometers or 4908 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 Lagos ( Nigeria ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Tocumen takes around 12 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 12 hours 59 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 • LOS - PTY

Kilometers		9096 km
Statute Miles		5652 miles
Nautical Miles		4908 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 59 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to PTY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lagos, Nigeria and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - PTY

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Tocumen (Panama) is 6 Hours.
Tocumen time is 6 Hours behind Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2025-12-16, 05:52:07 WAT
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-15, 23:52:07 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

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama