Distance From Tocumen International Airport to Zürich Airport, PTY - ZRH Distance

The distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 5662 miles or 9111 kilometers or 4917 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 Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tocumen and Zurich takes around 13 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 13 hours 0 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 - ZRH

Kilometers		9111 km
Statute Miles		5662 miles
Nautical Miles		4917 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 0 minutes

Tocumen International Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - PTY to ZRH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Tocumen, Panama and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTY - ZRH

Time difference between Tocumen (Panama) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 7 Hours.
Zurich time is 7 Hours ahead of Tocumen.

Location	Local Time
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-05-01, 06:30:23 EST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-05-01, 13:30:23 CEST

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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland