CYW
Celaya
Mexico
2,636 km
1,638 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
2,636 km
1,638 mi / 1,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
116°
east southeast

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CYW PTY
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code CYW PTY
ICAO Code MMCY MPTO
City Celaya Tocumen
Country Mexico Panama
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Panama
Elevation 5,709 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 9.070000, -79.380000

Celaya (CYW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 2,636 kilometers (1,638 miles / 1,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in Celaya, it's 05:22 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,574 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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