The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 2,920 kilometers (1,815 miles / 1,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Tocumen, it's 19:11 in Zacatecas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,006 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits higher than Tocumen International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.