Distance From Tri-City Airport to Tocumen International Airport

The distance from Tri-City Airport () to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 2159 miles or 3475 kilometers or 1875 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 West Lafayette ( United States ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Lafayette and Tocumen takes around 4 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tri-City Airport, West Lafayette, United States to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 4 hours 57 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		3475 km
Statute Miles		2159 miles
Nautical Miles		1875 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 57 minutes

Tri-City Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - to PTY Flight Path

Location of Tri-City Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Lafayette to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between West Lafayette, United States and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PTY

Time difference between West Lafayette (United States) and Tocumen (Panama) is 1 Hours.
Tocumen time is 1 Hours behind West Lafayette.

Location	Local Time
West Lafayette (United States)	2026-09-17, 01:30:20 EDT
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-09-17, 00:30:20 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

Tri-City Airport ( / 80G) West Lafayette, United States

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama