Distance From Arua Airport to Tocumen International Airport, RUA - PTY Distance

The distance from Arua Airport (RUA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 7565 miles or 12175 kilometers or 6570 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arua ( Uganda ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arua and Tocumen takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arua Airport, Arua, Uganda to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 17 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUA - PTY

Kilometers		12175 km
Statute Miles		7565 miles
Nautical Miles		6570 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

Arua Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - RUA to PTY Flight Path

Location of Arua Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arua to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arua, Uganda and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Arua, Uganda and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUA - PTY

Time difference between Arua (Uganda) and Tocumen (Panama) is 8 Hours.
Tocumen time is 8 Hours behind Arua.

Location	Local Time
Arua (Uganda)	2026-03-16, 11:29:01 EAT
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-03-16, 03:29:01 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Arua Airport (RUA / HUAR) Arua, Uganda

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama