AMS to PTY: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 8,813 km (5,476 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PTY to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Tocumen?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 8,813 km (5,476 mi, 4,759 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to PTY?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PTY is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to PTY route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-PTY in IATA codes and EHAM-MPTO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Tocumen International Airport is PTY (MPTO).
| AMS | PTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Tocumen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | MPTO |
| Country | Netherlands | Panama |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #155 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; MPTO starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PTY sits 146 ft (45 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to PTY
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Tocumen?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are 8,813 km (5,476 mi, 4,759 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to PTY?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and PTY takes about 11h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PTY from AMS?
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to PTY?
1 airline appear on the AMS-PTY route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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