Seattle to Tocumen (BFI–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,648 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between BFI and PTY. Nearest airports to BFI with scheduled service: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 22 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 26 mi)
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Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

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Seattle to Tocumen
Route information for BFI to PTY.
3,648 mi 6h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to PTY.
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Two-Stop Connections
7
Candidates
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Other ways to reach Tocumen from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric BFI→PTY PAE→PTY
Distance from BFI 26 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 6h 35m 7h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tocumen is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
3,648 mi / 5,871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required, and immigration may ask for proof of funds ($500 or equivalent). At Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, immigration stamps your passport. Panama also requires an online immigration affidavit filled out at migración.gob.pa within 72 hours before arrival.

The 180-day allowance is generous and makes Panama popular with remote workers and retirees. Panama City's skyline is Central America's most modern, with the Casco Viejo historic quarter contrasting the glass towers of Punta Pacifica. The Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks visitor center is 15 minutes from the city center and lets you watch ships transit. Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast is a laid-back island town. Boquete in the highlands is known for coffee farms and the Quetzal Trail in Volcan Baru National Park.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines, Copa, and Delta. Houston (IAH) to PTY runs about 4 hours on United and Copa. Copa Airlines uses PTY as its hub with connections across Latin America. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta. Panama uses the US dollar (called the balboa, pegged 1:1). Balboa coins circulate alongside US coins. No currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at most businesses. The Panama Metro runs 2 lines from Albrook to the eastern suburbs for $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in Panama City. A taxi across the city costs $3 to $8.

BFI–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance3,648 mi / 5,871 km
Flight time6h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Tocumen International Airport take about 6h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,648 miles.
Tocumen is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFI to PTY

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFI to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to PTY is about 6 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,648 miles (5,871 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).