PTY
Tocumen
Panama
5,939 km
3,690 miles
YMB
Merritt
Canada
Distance
5,939 km
3,690 mi / 3,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY YMB
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Merritt Airport
IATA Code PTY YMB
ICAO Code MPTO CAD5
City Tocumen Merritt
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Vancouver
Elevation 135 ft 2,080 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 50.120000, -120.750000

Tocumen (PTY) to Merritt (YMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Merritt Airport (YMB) in Merritt, Canada is 5,939 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 02:24 in Tocumen, it's 23:24 in Merritt. 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 1,945 feet between the two airports. Merritt Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport.

The return flight from Merritt (YMB) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 126° (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 Merritt Airport (YMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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