MER
Atwater
United States
5,193 km
3,227 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
5,193 km
3,227 mi / 2,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
117°
east southeast

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MER PTY
Airport Name Castle Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MER PTY
ICAO Code KMER MPTO
City Atwater Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Panama
Elevation 190 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 37.400000, -120.600000 9.070000, -79.380000

Atwater (MER) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 5,193 kilometers (3,227 miles / 2,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 09:06 in Atwater, it's 12:06 in Tocumen. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Atwater (MER) follows a heading of 314° (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 Castle Airport (MER) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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