PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,908 km
3,671 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
5,908 km
3,671 mi / 3,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SHN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code PTY SHN
ICAO Code MPTO KSHN
City Tocumen Shelton
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 47.230000, -123.150000

Tocumen (PTY) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 5,908 kilometers (3,671 miles / 3,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 09:49 in Tocumen, it's 06:49 in Shelton. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 121° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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