PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,672 km
2,903 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
4,672 km
2,903 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SEE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code PTY SEE
ICAO Code MPTO KSEE
City Tocumen San Diego/El Cajon
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 32.830000, -116.970000

Tocumen (PTY) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 4,672 kilometers (2,903 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 17:19 in Tocumen, it's 14:19 in San Diego/El Cajon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 116° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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