Distance From Desierto de Atacama Airport to Tocumen International Airport, CPO - PTY Distance

The distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 2576 miles or 4145 kilometers or 2237 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 Copiapo ( Chile ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Copiapo and Tocumen takes around 5 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Desierto de Atacama Airport, Copiapo, Chile to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 5 hours 55 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 • CPO - PTY

Kilometers		4145 km
Statute Miles		2576 miles
Nautical Miles		2237 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 55 minutes

Desierto de Atacama Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - CPO to PTY Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPO - PTY

Time difference between Copiapo (Chile) and Tocumen (Panama) is 1 Hours.
Tocumen time is 1 Hours behind Copiapo.

Location	Local Time
Copiapo (Chile)	2026-05-01, 12:43:26 -04
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-05-01, 11:43:26 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

Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO / SCAT) Copiapo, Chile

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama