GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
8,237 km
5,118 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,237 km
5,118 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

GLA PTY
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GLA PTY
ICAO Code EGPF MPTO
City Glasgow Tocumen
Country United Kingdom Panama
Timezone Europe/London America/Panama
Elevation 26 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 9.070000, -79.380000

Glasgow (GLA) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,237 kilometers (5,118 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Kingdom with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Glasgow, it's 02:09 in Tocumen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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