IAH
Houston
United States
2,856 km
1,775 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
2,856 km
1,775 mi / 1,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
141°
southeast

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IAH PTY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code IAH PTY
ICAO Code KIAH MPTO
City Houston Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Chicago America/Panama
Elevation 96 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 9.070000, -79.380000

Houston (IAH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 2,856 kilometers (1,775 miles / 1,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 04:40 in Houston, it's 05:40 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Houston (IAH) 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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