PTY
Tocumen
Panama
3,589 km
2,230 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
3,589 km
2,230 mi / 1,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
317°
northwest

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PTY VHN
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code PTY VHN
ICAO Code MPTO KVHN
City Tocumen Van Horn
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Chicago
Elevation 135 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 31.060000, -104.780000

Tocumen (PTY) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 3,589 kilometers (2,230 miles / 1,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 21:10 in Tocumen, it's 20:10 in Van Horn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,822 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 128° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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