PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,861 km
3,021 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
4,861 km
3,021 mi / 2,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY QSC
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code PTY QSC
ICAO Code MPTO SDSC
City Tocumen Sao Carlos
Country Panama Brazil
Timezone America/Panama America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 4,861 kilometers (3,021 miles / 2,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:45 in Tocumen, it's 19:45 in Sao Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,514 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 312° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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