PTY
Tocumen International Airport
Panama City · PanamaICAO MPTO
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is an airport serving Panama City, Panama, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 9° 4' 16.9" N, 79° 23' 0.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. With 72 direct destinations served by 18 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Panama (GMT-5).
Destinations
72
Airlines
18
Elevation ft
135/ 41m
America/Panama
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PTY
ICAO Code
MPTO
City
Panama City
Country
Panama
Elevation
135 ft
Local Time
12:31 PM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:9.0714°
Longitude:-79.3835°
Popular Routes from PTY
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Miami, United States | 1,152 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
| SJO | San Jose, Costa Rica | 335 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,721 mi | 3h 55m | medium-haul | 432 kg | View |
| CCS | Caracas, Venezuela | 851 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 349 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 5,479 mi | 11h 12m | long-haul | 1323 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 468 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 2,348 mi | 5h 7m | medium-haul | 567 kg | View |
| CUN | Cancun, Mexico | 962 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 242 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,990 mi | 4h 26m | medium-haul | 500 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 2,200 mi | 4h 50m | medium-haul | 552 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PTY
18 active airlines serving Tocumen International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Conviasa
V0Venezuela
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Cubana de Aviación
CUCuba
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Santa Barbara Airlines
S3Venezuela
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
TAME
EQEcuador
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Volotea Costa Rica
9VCosta Rica
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Tocumen International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport | PAC | Panama | Panama | 22 km |
| Puerto Obaldia Airport | PUE | Puerto Obaldia | Panama | 221 km |
| Jaqué Airport | JQE | Jaqué | Panama | 219 km |
| Bocas Del Toro International Airport | BOC | Bocas Del Toro | Panama | 317 km |
| Cap Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Changuinola | Panama | 347 km |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | David | Panama | 344 km |
| Los Garzones Airport | MTR | Monteria | Colombia | 392 km |
| Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport | APO | Carepa | Colombia | 325 km |
Other Airports in Panama
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 9° 4' 16.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 79° 23' 0.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 9.071360
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -79.383499
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Panama
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 12:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 135 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 41 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Tocumen International Airport?
The IATA code for Tocumen International Airport is PTY, and its ICAO code is MPTO. The airport is located in Panama City, Panama.
How many destinations can you fly to from PTY?
There are 72 direct destinations available from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, Panama.
What airlines fly from PTY?
There are 18 airlines operating from PTY, including AeroMéxico, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, and more.
What timezone is Tocumen International Airport in?
Tocumen International Airport is in the America/Panama timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Tocumen International Airport?
Tocumen International Airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level.
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