AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,813 km
5,476 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
271°
west

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AMS PTY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code AMS PTY
ICAO Code EHAM MPTO
City Amsterdam Tocumen
Country Netherlands Panama
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Panama
Elevation -11 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.070000, -79.380000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Amsterdam, it's 02:12 in Tocumen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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