GRI
Grand Island
United States
4,007 km
2,490 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
4,007 km
2,490 mi / 2,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRI PTY
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GRI PTY
ICAO Code KGRI MPTO
City Grand Island Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Chicago America/Panama
Elevation 1,847 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 9.070000, -79.380000

Grand Island (GRI) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 4,007 kilometers (2,490 miles / 2,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 02:54 in Grand Island, it's 03:54 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,712 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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