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SAN to PTY: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Panama City (Tocumen International Airport)
2,911 mi
4,685 km · 2,530 nm
6h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,911 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 11m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- PTY — Tocumen International Airport · Panama City, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from PTY?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY) is 2,911 miles (4,685 km, 2,530 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to PTY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Panama City?
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to PTY?
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