PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,078 km
3,156 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
5,078 km
3,156 mi / 2,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
136°
southeast

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PTY SAO
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code PTY SAO
ICAO Code MPTO SBMT
City Tocumen Sao Paulo
Country Panama Brazil
Timezone America/Panama America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 135 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 5,078 kilometers (3,156 miles / 2,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 02:32 in Tocumen, it's 04:32 in Sao Paulo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,233 feet between the two airports. Campo de Marte Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) 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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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