# Distance from Puntarenas (DRK) to Tocumen (PTY)

> 470 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 470 km / 292 mi / 254 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 85° (east)
- **Return heading**: 266° (west)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Costa Rica) → Panama
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 05:07 in Puntarenas, it's 06:07 in Tocumen)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (PTY is higher than DRK)

## Airports

### [Drake Bay Airport (DRK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drk-puntarenas-drake-bay-airport/1ef266df-658e-619a-b860-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRDK
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 8.720000, -83.640000
- Elevation: 12 ft

### [Tocumen International Airport (PTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pty-tocumen-tocumen-international-airport/1ef266df-6516-6622-8185-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tocumen, Panama
- ICAO: MPTO
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 9.070000, -79.380000
- Elevation: 135 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:07 in Puntarenas, it's 06:07 in Tocumen.

## Related

- [Drake Bay Airport (DRK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drk-puntarenas-drake-bay-airport/1ef266df-658e-619a-b860-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tocumen International Airport (PTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pty-tocumen-tocumen-international-airport/1ef266df-6516-6622-8185-06bb2780ed98)
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