PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,583 km
2,847 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
4,583 km
2,847 mi / 2,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
325°
northwest

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PTY VEL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code PTY VEL
ICAO Code MPTO KVEL
City Tocumen Vernal
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Denver
Elevation 135 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 40.440000, -109.510000

Tocumen (PTY) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 4,583 kilometers (2,847 miles / 2,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 12:48 in Tocumen, it's 10:48 in Vernal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,139 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional 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 Vernal (VEL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 131° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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