ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
3,295 km
2,047 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
3,295 km
2,047 mi / 1,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/La_Paz
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ORU PTY
Airport Name Juan Mendoza Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code ORU PTY
ICAO Code SLOR MPTO
City Oruro Tocumen
Country Bolivia Panama
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Panama
Elevation 12,152 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -17.960000, -67.080000 9.070000, -79.380000

Oruro (ORU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 3,295 kilometers (2,047 miles / 1,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Bolivia 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 17:16 in Oruro, it's 16:16 in Tocumen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,017 feet between the two airports. Tocumen International Airport sits lower than Juan Mendoza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Oruro (ORU) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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