Distance From Tocumen International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, PTY - LHR Distance

The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5253 miles or 8453 kilometers or 4562 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 Tocumen ( Panama ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tocumen and London takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 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 • PTY - LHR

Kilometers		8453 km
Statute Miles		5253 miles
Nautical Miles		4562 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

Tocumen International Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - PTY to LHR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tocumen, Panama and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Tocumen, Panama and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTY - LHR

Time difference between Tocumen (Panama) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours.
London time is 5 Hours ahead of Tocumen.

Location	Local Time
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-03-17, 20:30:10 EST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-18, 01:30:10 GMT

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

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom