CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
5,086 km
3,160 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
5,086 km
3,160 mi / 2,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CGH PTY
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code CGH PTY
ICAO Code SBSP MPTO
City Sao Paulo Tocumen
Country Brazil Panama
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Panama
Elevation 2,631 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 9.070000, -79.380000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 5,086 kilometers (3,160 miles / 2,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Brazil with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:02 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,496 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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