Distance From Tocumen International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, PTY - MDW Distance

The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 2318 miles or 3729 kilometers or 2013 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 Tocumen ( Panama ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tocumen and Chicago takes around 5 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 5 hours 19 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 • PTY - MDW

Kilometers		3729 km
Statute Miles		2318 miles
Nautical Miles		2013 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 19 minutes

Tocumen International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - PTY to MDW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTY - MDW

Time difference between Tocumen (Panama) and Chicago (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-05-01, 07:47:31 EST
Chicago (United States)	2026-05-01, 07:47:31 CDT

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

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States