GCD
Electric City
United States
5,697 km
3,540 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
5,697 km
3,540 mi / 3,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GCD PTY
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GCD PTY
ICAO Code K3W7 MPTO
City Electric City Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Panama
Elevation 1,593 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 9.070000, -79.380000

Electric City (GCD) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 5,697 kilometers (3,540 miles / 3,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 00:12 in Electric City, it's 03:12 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 1,458 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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