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

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3,290 mi airlines 48/wk
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CM872
CM Copa
7M9
1:40 AM
-03 T2
6:49 AM
EST
7h 9m
M T W T F S S
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G36912
G3 GOL
7M9
1:40 AM
-03 T2
6:49 AM
EST
7h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM487
CM Copa
7M9
5:10 AM
-03 T2
10:17 AM
EST
7h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4756
EK Emirates
7M9
10:10 AM
-03 T2
3:18 PM
EST
7h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7556
AD Azul
7M9
10:10 AM
-03 T2
3:18 PM
EST
7h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM215
CM Copa
7M9
10:10 AM
-03 T2
3:18 PM
EST
7h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36914
G3 GOL
7M9
10:10 AM
-03 T2
3:18 PM
EST
7h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7579
AD Azul
7M9
3:16 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM873
CM Copa
7M9
3:16 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4753
EK Emirates
7M9
3:16 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h 14m
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
CM Copa
7M9
11:42 PM
EST T2
8:30 AM+1
-03
6h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen
4 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 3,290 mi 7h 7m nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

GIG–PTY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, GOL and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 7h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 28 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 20 7M9 7h07-7h09 Star Alliance
G3 GOL 14 7M9 7h08-7h09
AD Azul 7 7M9 7h08
EK Emirates 7 7M9 7h08
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AD, CM, EK, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + EK + G3 (28 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: CM (20 flights/wk, 42%)
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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
930
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 7h 7m to 7h 9m.
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 time7h 7m to 7h 9m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights48 out / 35 return
1-stop connections28 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 7h 7m to 7h 9m. The route covers 3,290 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from GIG to PTY. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORD, MAO, BOG, POA, SSA, ROS, SCL, YYZ, BSB, CNF, ASU, FLN, IAH, GRU, COR, EZE, MIA, ATL, MVD, LIM, CDG, MAD, FRA, IAD, YUL, JFK, MDZ 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 Azul, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to PTY ranges from 7 hours 7 minutes to 7 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,290 miles (5,295 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.