CJC
Calama
Chile
3,691 km
2,294 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
3,691 km
2,294 mi / 1,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Santiago
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CJC PTY
Airport Name El Loa Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code CJC PTY
ICAO Code SCCF MPTO
City Calama Tocumen
Country Chile Panama
Timezone America/Santiago America/Panama
Elevation 7,543 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 9.070000, -79.380000

Calama (CJC) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 3,691 kilometers (2,294 miles / 1,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Chile 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 23:04 in Calama, it's 21:04 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,408 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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