Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, JFK - PTY Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 2208 miles or 3554 kilometers or 1918 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 New York ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Tocumen takes around 5 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 5 hours 4 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 • JFK - PTY

Kilometers		3554 km
Statute Miles		2208 miles
Nautical Miles		1918 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 4 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to PTY Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - PTY

Time difference between New York (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-05, 01:47:44 EST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-05, 01:47:44 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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama