PTY
Tocumen
Panama
4,877 km
3,030 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
4,877 km
3,030 mi / 2,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

PTY YAC
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code PTY YAC
ICAO Code MPTO CYAC
City Tocumen Cat Lake
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Winnipeg
Elevation 135 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 51.730000, -91.820000

Tocumen (PTY) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 4,877 kilometers (3,030 miles / 2,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Tocumen, it's 17:06 in Cat Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,209 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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