Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen (GIG–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,290 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G36912cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T2
6:43 AM
EST
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7578cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
1:35 AM
-03 T2
6:44 AM
EST
7h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4752cs
EK Emirates
7M9
1:35 AM
-03 T2
6:44 AM
EST
7h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM872+3
CM Copa
7M9
2:08 AM
-03 T2
6:58 AM
EST
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM487
CM Copa
7M9
5:10 AM
-03 T2
10:10 AM
EST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36914cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
10:30 AM
-03 T2
3:48 PM
EST
7h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM215+3
CM Copa
7M9
10:30 AM
-03 T2
3:48 PM
EST
7h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4756cs
EK Emirates
7M9
10:40 AM
-03 T2
3:45 PM
EST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7556cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
10:40 AM
-03 T2
3:45 PM
EST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4753cs
EK Emirates
7M9
3:15 PM
EST T2
12:25 AM+1
-03
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7579cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
3:15 PM
EST T2
12:25 AM+1
-03
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36913cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
3:22 PM
EST T2
12:25 AM+1
-03
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM873+3
CM Copa
7M9
3:22 PM
EST T2
12:25 AM+1
-03
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM486
CM Copa
7M9
6:55 PM
EST T2
4:05 AM+1
-03
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM216+3
CM Copa
7M9
10:54 PM
EST T2
7:55 AM+1
-03
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen
1 carrier, 63 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 3,290 mi 6h 50m nonstop -2h behind 31 1-stop hubs

GIG–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines Also: AD, EK, G3 21 7M9 6h50-7h18 Star Alliance AD, EK, G3
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AD, CM, EK, G3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to PTY direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
809
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tocumen is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 4:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
3,290 mi / 5,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m to 7h 18m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid at the time of entry with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for the stay are required. Overstaying incurs fines and a possible entry ban.

Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

GIG–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance3,290 mi / 5,295 km
Flight time6h 50m to 7h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights63 out / 42 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 6h 50m to 7h 18m. The route covers 3,290 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from GIG to PTY. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAO, ASU, ROS, CNF, PUJ, ATL, FLN, EWR, JFK, IAH, BOG, MDZ, BSB, MIA, POA, LAX, SSA, GRU, SCL, COR, LIM, CDG, EZE, FRA, MAD, MVD, ORD, YYZ, YUL, IAD and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Yes, return flights from PTY to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to PTY

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to PTY ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,290 miles (5,295 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.