ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
1,180 km
733 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
1,180 km
733 mi / 637 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ILS PTY
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ILS PTY
ICAO Code MSSS MPTO
City San Salvador Tocumen
Country El Salvador Panama
Timezone America/El_Salvador America/Panama
Elevation 2,021 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 9.070000, -79.380000

San Salvador (ILS) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 1,180 kilometers (733 miles / 637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in San Salvador, it's 16:52 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,886 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Ilopango International Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 297° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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