MCR
Melchor de Mencos
Guatemala
1,382 km
859 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
1,382 km
859 mi / 746 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Guatemala
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MCR PTY
Airport Name Melchor de Mencos Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MCR PTY
ICAO Code MGMM MPTO
City Melchor de Mencos Tocumen
Country Guatemala Panama
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Panama
Elevation 4,670 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 17.070000, -89.150000 9.070000, -79.380000

Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 1,382 kilometers (859 miles / 746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Guatemala with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Melchor de Mencos, it's 18:05 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,535 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Melchor de Mencos Airport.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) follows a heading of 311° (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 Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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