Distance From Center Island Airport to Tocumen International Airport, CWS - PTY Distance

The distance from Center Island Airport (CWS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 3705 miles or 5962 kilometers or 3217 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 Center Island ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Center Island and Tocumen takes around 8 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Center Island Airport, Center Island, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 8 hours 31 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 • CWS - PTY

Kilometers		5962 km
Statute Miles		3705 miles
Nautical Miles		3217 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 31 minutes

Center Island Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - CWS to PTY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Center Island, United States and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Center Island, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWS - PTY

Time difference between Center Island (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 2 Hours.
Tocumen time is 2 Hours ahead of Center Island.

Location	Local Time
Center Island (United States)	2025-12-14, 18:25:16 MST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-14, 20:25:16 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

Center Island Airport (CWS / 78WA) Center Island, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama