MZL
Manizales
Colombia
624 km
387 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
624 km
387 mi / 337 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
316°
northwest

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MZL PTY
Airport Name La Nubia Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MZL PTY
ICAO Code SKMZ MPTO
City Manizales Tocumen
Country Colombia Panama
Timezone America/Bogota America/Panama
Elevation 6,871 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 5.030000, -75.460000 9.070000, -79.380000

Manizales (MZL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 624 kilometers (387 miles / 337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Colombia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Manizales, it's 22:26 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,736 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than La Nubia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Manizales (MZL) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). 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 Nubia Airport (MZL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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