PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
675 km
419 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
675 km
419 mi / 364 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

PLD PTY
Airport Name Playa Samara Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code PLD PTY
ICAO Code MRSR MPTO
City Playa Samara Tocumen
Country Costa Rica Panama
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Panama
Elevation 10 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 10.250000, -85.420000 9.070000, -79.380000

Playa Samara (PLD) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 675 kilometers (419 miles / 364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Playa Samara, it's 21:37 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Playa Samara (PLD) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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