PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,867 km
3,646 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
5,867 km
3,646 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SEA
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code PTY SEA
ICAO Code MPTO KSEA
City Tocumen Seattle
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 47.450000, -122.310000

Tocumen (PTY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 5,867 kilometers (3,646 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 02:06 in Tocumen, it's 23:06 in Seattle. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 122° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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