PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,323 km
2,686 miles
PXL
Polacca
United States
Distance
4,323 km
2,686 mi / 2,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY PXL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Polacca Airport
IATA Code PTY PXL
ICAO Code MPTO KP10
City Tocumen Polacca
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Phoenix
Elevation 135 ft 5,573 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 35.790000, -110.420000

Tocumen (PTY) to Polacca (PXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Polacca Airport (PXL) in Polacca, United States is 4,323 kilometers (2,686 miles / 2,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Tocumen, it's 12:20 in Polacca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,438 feet between the two airports. Polacca Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Polacca (PXL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Polacca Airport (PXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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