Distance From North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Tocumen International Airport, LBF - PTY Distance

The distance from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 2569 miles or 4135 kilometers or 2231 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 North Platte ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between North Platte and Tocumen takes around 5 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, North Platte, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 5 hours 54 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 • LBF - PTY

Kilometers		4135 km
Statute Miles		2569 miles
Nautical Miles		2231 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 54 minutes

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - LBF to PTY Flight Path

Location of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view North Platte to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between North Platte, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LBF - PTY

Time difference between North Platte (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 2 Hours.
Tocumen time is 2 Hours ahead of North Platte.

Location	Local Time
North Platte (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:17:59 MST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-05, 05:17:59 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

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF / KLBF) North Platte, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama