CEM
Central
United States
7,976 km
4,956 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CEM PTY
Airport Name Central Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code CEM PTY
ICAO Code PACE MPTO
City Central Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Panama
Elevation 937 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 9.070000, -79.380000

Central (CEM) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 United States with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Central, it's 06:19 in Tocumen. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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