GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
1,359 km
844 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
1,359 km
844 mi / 734 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guatemala
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GUA PTY
Airport Name La Aurora Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GUA PTY
ICAO Code MGGT MPTO
City Guatemala City Tocumen
Country Guatemala Panama
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Panama
Elevation 4,952 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 14.580000, -90.530000 9.070000, -79.380000

Guatemala City (GUA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 1,359 kilometers (844 miles / 734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Guatemala City, it's 09:58 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,817 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than La Aurora Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Guatemala City (GUA) follows a heading of 298° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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