Distance From Buron Griffin Airport to Tocumen International Airport

The distance from Buron Griffin Airport () to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 1894 miles or 3048 kilometers or 1645 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 Helena ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Helena and Tocumen takes around 4 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buron Griffin Airport, Helena, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 4 hours 21 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 • - PTY

Kilometers		3048 km
Statute Miles		1894 miles
Nautical Miles		1645 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 21 minutes

Buron Griffin Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - to PTY Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Helena, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PTY

Time difference between Helena (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 1 Hours.
Tocumen time is 1 Hours ahead of Helena.

Location	Local Time
Helena (United States)	2025-12-15, 22:08:40 CST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-15, 23:08:40 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

Buron Griffin Airport ( / ) Helena, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama