LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
1,119 km
695 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
1,119 km
695 mi / 604 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
120°
east southeast

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LEZ PTY
Airport Name La Esperanza Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code LEZ PTY
ICAO Code MHLE MPTO
City La Esperanza Tocumen
Country Honduras Panama
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Panama
Elevation 5,475 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 14.290000, -88.170000 9.070000, -79.380000

La Esperanza (LEZ) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 1,119 kilometers (695 miles / 604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Honduras with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in La Esperanza, it's 06:50 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,340 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than La Esperanza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to La Esperanza (LEZ) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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