GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
8,933 km
5,551 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,933 km
5,551 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
272°
west

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GRQ PTY
Airport Name Eelde Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GRQ PTY
ICAO Code EHGG MPTO
City Groningen Tocumen
Country Netherlands Panama
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Panama
Elevation 17 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 9.070000, -79.380000

Groningen (GRQ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,933 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Netherlands 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 20:14 in Groningen, it's 14:14 in Tocumen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 37° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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