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

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3,290 mi airlines charter/private 63/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AD7578cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T2
6:43 AM
EST
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM872+3
CM Copa
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T2
6:43 AM
EST
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G36912cs
G3 Sky Express
7M9
1:30 AM
-03 T2
6:43 AM
EST
7h 13m
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
CM487
CM Copa
7M9
5:10 AM
-03 T2
10:23 AM
EST
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7556cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
10:30 AM
-03 T2
3:48 PM
EST
7h 18m
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
EK4753cs
EK Emirates
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
3:27 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h 3m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7579cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
7M9
3:27 PM
EST T2
12:30 AM+1
-03
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM486
CM Copa
7M9
7:02 PM
EST T2
4:05 AM+1
-03
7h 3m
43%
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
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CNF Belo Horizonte 8h 47m ADAFAR CMG3 Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Tocumen flights
BOG Bogota 9h ADAVG3 AVCMLH Bogota (BOG) to Tocumen flights
GRU São Paulo 9h 6m AFAMAR ADCMEK São Paulo (GRU) to Tocumen flights
MAO Manaus 9h 43m ADAFAR ADCMG3 Manaus (MAO) to Tocumen flights
BSB Brasília 9h 44m AFARAV ADCMG3 Brasília (BSB) to Tocumen flights
FLN Florianópolis 10h 12m ADAFAV CMG3 Florianópolis (FLN) to Tocumen flights
POA Porto Alegre 10h 36m ADAFAV ADCMG3 Porto Alegre (POA) to Tocumen flights
SSA Salvador 11h 3m ADAFAR CMG3 Salvador (SSA) to Tocumen flights
ASU Asunción 11h 14m G3JA AFCMKL Asunción (ASU) to Tocumen flights
COR Cordoba 11h 44m ARAVG3 CM Cordoba (COR) to Tocumen flights
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Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen
1 carrier, 63 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,290 mi 7h 13m nonstop -2h behind

GIG–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,290 miles in approximately 7h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7h13-7h18 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
~8h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
755
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 13m gate to gate.
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 13m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights63 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 3,290 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GIG to PTY: Copa Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tancredo Neves, El Dorado and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro.
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 is about 7 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, El Dorado and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.