PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,522 km
2,810 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
4,522 km
2,810 mi / 2,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY RCA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code PTY RCA
ICAO Code MPTO KRCA
City Tocumen Rapid City
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 44.150000, -103.100000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 4,522 kilometers (2,810 miles / 2,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 06:38 in Tocumen, it's 04:38 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,141 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 142° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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