LCH
Lake Charles
United States
2,748 km
1,708 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
2,748 km
1,708 mi / 1,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
146°
southeast

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LCH PTY
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LCH PTY
ICAO Code KLCH MPTO
City Lake Charles Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Chicago America/Panama
Elevation 15 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 9.070000, -79.380000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 2,748 kilometers (1,708 miles / 1,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 11:24 in Lake Charles, it's 12:24 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 330° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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