BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
716 km
445 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
716 km
445 mi / 386 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGA PTY
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BGA PTY
ICAO Code SKBG MPTO
City Bucaramanga Tocumen
Country Colombia Panama
Timezone America/Bogota America/Panama
Elevation 3,897 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 9.070000, -79.380000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 716 kilometers (445 miles / 386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Bucaramanga, it's 21:54 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,762 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 107° (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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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