NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
676 km
420 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
676 km
420 mi / 365 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

NCT PTY
Airport Name Guanacaste Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NCT PTY
ICAO Code MRNC MPTO
City Nicoya/Guanacate Tocumen
Country Costa Rica Panama
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Panama
Elevation 365 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 10.140000, -85.450000 9.070000, -79.380000

Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 676 kilometers (420 miles / 365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Nicoya/Guanacate, it's 13:01 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guanacaste Airport (NCT) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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