PTY
Tocumen
Panama
3,810 km
2,368 miles
RUI
Ruidoso
United States
Distance
3,810 km
2,368 mi / 2,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY RUI
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
IATA Code PTY RUI
ICAO Code MPTO KSRR
City Tocumen Ruidoso
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 6,814 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 33.460000, -105.530000

Tocumen (PTY) to Ruidoso (RUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 3,810 kilometers (2,368 miles / 2,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 04:28 in Tocumen, it's 02:28 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,679 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional 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 Ruidoso (RUI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 129° (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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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