Distance From Santa Marta Airport to Tocumen International Airport

The distance from Santa Marta Airport () to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 3186 miles or 5127 kilometers or 2767 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 San Carlos ( Chile ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Carlos and Tocumen takes around 7 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Marta Airport, San Carlos, Chile to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 7 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 • - PTY

Kilometers		5127 km
Statute Miles		3186 miles
Nautical Miles		2767 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 19 minutes

Santa Marta Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - to PTY Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between San Carlos, Chile and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PTY

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

Location	Local Time
San Carlos (Chile)	2025-12-14, 10:16:54 -03
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-12-14, 08:16:54 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

Santa Marta Airport ( / SCKA) San Carlos, Chile

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama