PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,078 km
2,534 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
4,078 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SAD
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code PTY SAD
ICAO Code MPTO KSAD
City Tocumen Safford
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Phoenix
Elevation 135 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 32.850000, -109.640000

Tocumen (PTY) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 4,078 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 21:07 in Tocumen, it's 19:07 in Safford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,043 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 124° (east 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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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