MRD
Merida
Venezuela
905 km
562 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
905 km
562 mi / 489 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Caracas
Heading
274°
west

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MRD PTY
Airport Name Alberto Carnevalli Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code MRD PTY
ICAO Code SVMD MPTO
City Merida Tocumen
Country Venezuela Panama
Timezone America/Caracas America/Panama
Elevation 5,007 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.580000, -71.160000 9.070000, -79.380000

Merida (MRD) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 905 kilometers (562 miles / 489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Venezuela 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 04:13 in Merida, it's 03:13 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,872 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Alberto Carnevalli Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Merida (MRD) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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