DSM
Des Moines
United States
3,870 km
2,405 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
3,870 km
2,405 mi / 2,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DSM PTY
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DSM PTY
ICAO Code KDSM MPTO
City Des Moines Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Chicago America/Panama
Elevation 958 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 9.070000, -79.380000

Des Moines (DSM) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 3,870 kilometers (2,405 miles / 2,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Des Moines, it's 04:55 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 341° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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