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.
9111 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Tocumen International Airport (Panama) and Zürich Airport (Switzerland).
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.
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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.