PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,849 km
3,634 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
5,849 km
3,634 mi / 3,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY YLW
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code PTY YLW
ICAO Code MPTO CYLW
City Tocumen Kelowna
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 49.960000, -119.380000

Tocumen (PTY) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 5,849 kilometers (3,634 miles / 3,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 07:21 in Tocumen, it's 04:21 in Kelowna. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,274 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 127° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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