Distance From Cerro Largo International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, MLZ - PTY Distance

The distance from Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 3308 miles or 5323 kilometers or 2873 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 Melo ( Uruguay ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melo and Tocumen takes around 7 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cerro Largo International Airport, Melo, Uruguay to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 7 hours 36 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 • MLZ - PTY

Kilometers		5323 km
Statute Miles		3308 miles
Nautical Miles		2873 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 36 minutes

Cerro Largo International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - MLZ to PTY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melo, Uruguay and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Melo, Uruguay and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLZ - PTY

Time difference between Melo (Uruguay) and Tocumen (Panama) is 2 Hours.
Tocumen time is 2 Hours behind Melo.

Location	Local Time
Melo (Uruguay)	2026-06-18, 10:24:10 -03
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-06-18, 08:24:10 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

Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ / SUMO) Melo, Uruguay

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama