PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,495 km
2,793 miles
SAA
Saratoga
United States
Distance
4,495 km
2,793 mi / 2,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SAA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Shively Field
IATA Code PTY SAA
ICAO Code MPTO KSAA
City Tocumen Saratoga
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 7,014 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 41.440000, -106.830000

Tocumen (PTY) to Saratoga (SAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Shively Field (SAA) in Saratoga, United States is 4,495 kilometers (2,793 miles / 2,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 12:06 in Tocumen, it's 10:06 in Saratoga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,879 feet between the two airports. Shively Field sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Saratoga (SAA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 135° (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 Shively Field (SAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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