PTY
Tocumen
Panama
3,465 km
2,153 miles
VVI
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
3,465 km
2,153 mi / 1,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Panama
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PTY VVI
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Viru Viru International Airport
IATA Code PTY VVI
ICAO Code MPTO SLVR
City Tocumen Santa Cruz
Country Panama Bolivia
Timezone America/Panama America/La_Paz
Elevation 135 ft 1,224 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 -17.640000, -63.140000

Tocumen (PTY) to Santa Cruz (VVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 3,465 kilometers (2,153 miles / 1,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 08:13 in Tocumen, it's 09:13 in Santa Cruz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 328° (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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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