GVL
Gainesville
United States
2,839 km
1,764 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
2,839 km
1,764 mi / 1,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
170°
south

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GVL PTY
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code GVL PTY
ICAO Code KGVL MPTO
City Gainesville Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/New_York America/Panama
Elevation 1,277 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 9.070000, -79.380000

Gainesville (GVL) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 2,839 kilometers (1,764 miles / 1,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 05:29 in Gainesville, it's 05:29 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,142 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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