Distance From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, SCL - PTY Distance

The distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 2988 miles or 4809 kilometers or 2595 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 Santiago ( Chile ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Tocumen takes around 6 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 6 hours 52 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 • SCL - PTY

Kilometers		4809 km
Statute Miles		2988 miles
Nautical Miles		2595 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 52 minutes

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - SCL to PTY Flight Path

Location of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santiago, Chile and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCL - PTY

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and Tocumen (Panama) is 2 Hours.
Tocumen time is 2 Hours behind Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-15, 02:07:33 -03
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-15, 00:07:33 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

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama