PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,636 km
2,881 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
4,636 km
2,881 mi / 2,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY RIF
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code PTY RIF
ICAO Code MPTO KRIF
City Tocumen Richfield
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 38.730000, -112.100000

Tocumen (PTY) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 4,636 kilometers (2,881 miles / 2,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 08:26 in Tocumen, it's 06:26 in Richfield.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,183 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 127° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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