Distance From Zomba Airport to Tocumen International Airport

The distance from Zomba Airport () to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 8025 miles or 12915 kilometers or 6969 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 Zomba ( Malawi ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zomba and Tocumen takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zomba Airport, Zomba, Malawi to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 18 hours 27 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

Kilometers		12915 km
Statute Miles		8025 miles
Nautical Miles		6969 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Zomba Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - to PTY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zomba, Malawi and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PTY

Time difference between Zomba (Malawi) and Tocumen (Panama) is 7 Hours.
Tocumen time is 7 Hours behind Zomba.

Location	Local Time
Zomba (Malawi)	2025-12-17, 04:43:07 CAT
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-16, 21:43:07 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

Zomba Airport ( / FWZA) Zomba, Malawi

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama