PTY
Tocumen
Panama
6,987 km
4,341 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
6,987 km
4,341 mi / 3,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
335°
north northwest

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PTY YQH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code PTY YQH
ICAO Code MPTO CYQH
City Tocumen Watson Lake
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 60.120000, -128.820000

Tocumen (PTY) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 6,987 kilometers (4,341 miles / 3,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:03 in Tocumen, it's 20:03 in Watson Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,120 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 123° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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