PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,993 km
3,724 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
5,993 km
3,724 mi / 3,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Panama
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PTY SFL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code PTY SFL
ICAO Code MPTO GVSF
City Tocumen Sao Filipe
Country Panama Cape Verde
Timezone America/Panama Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 135 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 14.880000, -24.480000

Tocumen (PTY) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 5,993 kilometers (3,724 miles / 3,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:55 in Tocumen, it's 16:55 in Sao Filipe. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 270° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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