# Distance from Groningen (GRQ) to Tocumen (PTY)

> 8,933 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,933 km / 5,551 mi / 4,823 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 272° (west)
- **Return heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Netherlands) → Panama
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 22:22 in Groningen, it's 15:22 in Tocumen)
- **Elevation difference**: 118 ft (PTY is higher than GRQ)

## Airports

### [Eelde Airport (GRQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/grq-groningen-eelde-airport/1ef266de-c6c6-6d46-bd54-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Groningen, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHGG
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 53.120000, 6.580000
- Elevation: 17 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:22 in Groningen, it's 15:22 in Tocumen.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Eelde Airport (GRQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/grq-groningen-eelde-airport/1ef266de-c6c6-6d46-bd54-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tocumen International Airport (PTY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pty-tocumen-tocumen-international-airport/1ef266df-6516-6622-8185-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)