PTY
Tocumen
Panama
3,797 km
2,359 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
3,797 km
2,359 mi / 2,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Panama
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VLM
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code PTY VLM
ICAO Code MPTO SLVM
City Tocumen Villamontes
Country Panama Bolivia
Timezone America/Panama America/La_Paz
Elevation 135 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Tocumen (PTY) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 3,797 kilometers (2,359 miles / 2,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Tocumen, it's 05:04 in Villamontes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,170 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Villamontes (VLM) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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