Distance From Nelson Airport to Tocumen International Airport, NSN - PTY Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 7533 miles or 12122 kilometers or 6541 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 Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Tocumen takes around 17 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 17 hours 19 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 • NSN - PTY

Kilometers		12122 km
Statute Miles		7533 miles
Nautical Miles		6541 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 19 minutes

Nelson Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to PTY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - PTY

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Tocumen (Panama) is 18 Hours.
Tocumen time is 18 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 00:33:05 NZDT
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-14, 06:33:05 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

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama