PTY
Tocumen
Panama
757 km
470 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
757 km
470 mi / 409 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Panama
Heading
68°
east northeast

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PTY RCH
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code PTY RCH
ICAO Code MPTO SKRH
City Tocumen Riohacha
Country Panama Colombia
Timezone America/Panama America/Bogota
Elevation 135 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 11.530000, -72.930000

Tocumen (PTY) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 757 kilometers (470 miles / 409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Panama with Colombia. 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 14:52 in Tocumen, it's 14:52 in Riohacha.

The return flight from Riohacha (RCH) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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