PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,442 km
2,760 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
4,442 km
2,760 mi / 2,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Panama
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY VLE
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code PTY VLE
ICAO Code MPTO K40G
City Tocumen Grand Canyon
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Phoenix
Elevation 135 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 35.650000, -112.150000

Tocumen (PTY) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 4,442 kilometers (2,760 miles / 2,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 17:43 in Tocumen, it's 15:43 in Grand Canyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,864 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 124° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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