PTY
Tocumen
Panama
622 km
387 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
622 km
387 mi / 336 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

PTY TMU
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code PTY TMU
ICAO Code MPTO MRTR
City Tocumen Nicoya
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 9.740000, -85.010000

Tocumen (PTY) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 622 kilometers (387 miles / 336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Tocumen, it's 23:15 in Nicoya.

The return flight from Nicoya (TMU) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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