Tocumen to Dubai
17h 34m The flight from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 13,807 km (8,579 miles) and takes approximately 17h 34m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 51°, passing near 38.6° N, 18.0° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 25h 06m | 25h 31m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 42m | 18h 07m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 20m | 15h 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 15m | 16h 40m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PTY | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tocumen International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Tocumen | Dubai |
| Country | Panama | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | MPTO | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 9.0714, -79.3835 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Tocumen to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 17h 34m. The great-circle distance is 13,807 km (8,579 miles, 7,455 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 51°.
How far is Tocumen from Dubai?
13,807 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,579 miles or 7,455 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PTY and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,807 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 34m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.