PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,667 km
2,900 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
4,667 km
2,900 mi / 2,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY UAQ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code PTY UAQ
ICAO Code MPTO SANU
City Tocumen San Juan
Country Panama Argentina
Timezone America/Panama America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 135 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Tocumen (PTY) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 4,667 kilometers (2,900 miles / 2,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:11 in Tocumen, it's 12:11 in San Juan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,823 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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