PTY
Tocumen
Panama
2,727 km
1,695 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
2,727 km
1,695 mi / 1,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SLP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code PTY SLP
ICAO Code MPTO MMSP
City Tocumen San Luis Potosi
Country Panama Mexico
Timezone America/Panama America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 22.250000, -100.930000

Tocumen (PTY) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 2,727 kilometers (1,695 miles / 1,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Tocumen, it's 12:41 in San Luis Potosi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,900 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 119° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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