PTY
Tocumen
Panama
6,025 km
3,744 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,025 km
3,744 mi / 3,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY YVR
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PTY YVR
ICAO Code MPTO CYVR
City Tocumen Richmond
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tocumen (PTY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,025 kilometers (3,744 miles / 3,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 02:05 in Tocumen, it's 23:05 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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