PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,983 km
3,096 miles
SBA
Santa Barbara
United States
Distance
4,983 km
3,096 mi / 2,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SBA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA Code PTY SBA
ICAO Code MPTO KSBA
City Tocumen Santa Barbara
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 34.400000, -119.800000

Tocumen (PTY) to Santa Barbara (SBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 4,983 kilometers (3,096 miles / 2,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 09:42 in Tocumen, it's 06:42 in Santa Barbara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 115° (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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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