PTY
Tocumen
Panama
650 km
404 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
650 km
404 mi / 351 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY UPL
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code PTY UPL
ICAO Code MPTO MRUP
City Tocumen Upala
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 10.890000, -85.020000

Tocumen (PTY) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 650 kilometers (404 miles / 351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 07:20 in Tocumen, it's 06:20 in Upala.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 108° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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