Distance From Zürich Airport to Tocumen International Airport, ZRH - PTY Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Zurich ( Switzerland ) to Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Tocumen takes around 13 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama 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 • ZRH - PTY

Kilometers		9111 km
Statute Miles		5662 miles
Nautical Miles		4917 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 0 minutes

Zürich Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to PTY Flight Path

Location of Zürich Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zurich to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zurich, Switzerland and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - PTY

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Tocumen (Panama) is 7 Hours.
Tocumen time is 7 Hours behind Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-05-08, 06:11:07 CEST
Tocumen (Panama)	2025-05-07, 23:11:07 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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland

Destination

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama