PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,329 km
3,311 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
5,329 km
3,311 mi / 2,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
313°
northwest

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PTY SQL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code PTY SQL
ICAO Code MPTO KSQL
City Tocumen San Carlos
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 37.510000, -122.250000

Tocumen (PTY) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 5,329 kilometers (3,311 miles / 2,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 07:30 in Tocumen, it's 04:30 in San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 115° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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