COA
Columbia
United States
5,210 km
3,237 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
5,210 km
3,237 mi / 2,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

COA PTY
Airport Name Columbia Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code COA PTY
ICAO Code KO22 MPTO
City Columbia Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Panama
Elevation 2,121 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 38.030000, -120.410000 9.070000, -79.380000

Columbia (COA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Airport (COA) in Columbia, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 5,210 kilometers (3,237 miles / 2,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 United States with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Columbia, it's 10:38 in Tocumen. 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 1,986 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Columbia Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Columbia (COA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Columbia Airport (COA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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