MCH
Machala
Ecuador
1,374 km
854 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
1,374 km
854 mi / 742 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
north

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MCH PTY
Airport Name General Manuel Serrano Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MCH PTY
ICAO Code SEMH MPTO
City Machala Tocumen
Country Ecuador Panama
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Panama
Elevation 11 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.270000, -79.960000 9.070000, -79.380000

Machala (MCH) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 1,374 kilometers (854 miles / 742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Ecuador with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:39 in Machala, it's 16:39 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Machala (MCH) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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