PTY
Tocumen
Panama
8,792 km
5,463 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
8,792 km
5,463 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Panama
Heading
39°
northeast

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PTY RTM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code PTY RTM
ICAO Code MPTO EHRD
City Tocumen Rotterdam
Country Panama Netherlands
Timezone America/Panama Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 135 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 51.960000, 4.440000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 8,792 kilometers (5,463 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Tocumen, it's 11:56 in Rotterdam. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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