PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,853 km
3,015 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
4,853 km
3,015 mi / 2,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY SMO
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code PTY SMO
ICAO Code MPTO KSMO
City Tocumen Santa Monica
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 34.020000, -118.450000

Tocumen (PTY) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 4,853 kilometers (3,015 miles / 2,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 20:04 in Tocumen, it's 17:04 in Santa Monica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 116° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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