PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,658 km
2,894 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
4,658 km
2,894 mi / 2,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
310°
northwest

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PTY TIJ
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code PTY TIJ
ICAO Code MPTO MMTJ
City Tocumen Tijuana
Country Panama Mexico
Timezone America/Panama America/Tijuana
Elevation 135 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 32.540000, -116.970000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 4,658 kilometers (2,894 miles / 2,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Tocumen, it's 13:17 in Tijuana. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) 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 General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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