NEW
New Orleans
United States
2,581 km
1,604 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
2,581 km
1,604 mi / 1,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
152°
south southeast

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NEW PTY
Airport Name Lakefront Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NEW PTY
ICAO Code KNEW MPTO
City New Orleans Tocumen
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Chicago America/Panama
Elevation 7 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -90.030000 9.070000, -79.380000

New Orleans (NEW) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 2,581 kilometers (1,604 miles / 1,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 17:03 in New Orleans, it's 18:03 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to New Orleans (NEW) follows a heading of 336° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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