PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,318 km
3,305 miles
SAC
Sacramento
United States
Distance
5,318 km
3,305 mi / 2,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SAC
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sacramento Executive Airport
IATA Code PTY SAC
ICAO Code MPTO KSAC
City Tocumen Sacramento
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 38.500000, -121.500000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sacramento (SAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) in Sacramento, United States is 5,318 kilometers (3,305 miles / 2,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Tocumen, it's 12:20 in Sacramento. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sacramento (SAC) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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