Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Tocumen
7h 04m The flight from Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) covers 5,351 km (3,325 miles) and takes approximately 7h 04m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 332°, passing near 13.1° S, 69.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 9h 44m | 10h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 52m | 7h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 57m | 6h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 18m | 6h 43m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| EZE | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini | Tocumen International Airport |
| City | Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) | Tocumen |
| Country | Argentina | Panama |
| ICAO | SAEZ | MPTO |
| Coordinates | -34.8222, -58.5358 | 9.0714, -79.3835 |
| Elevation | 67 ft | 135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Tocumen?
A non-stop flight from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 7h 04m. The great-circle distance is 5,351 km (3,325 miles, 2,889 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 332°.
How far is Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) from Tocumen?
5,351 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,325 miles or 2,889 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between EZE and PTY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,351 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 7h 04m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.