Manta to Tocumen (MEC–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM707
CM Copa
73G
6:26 PM
-05
8:25 PM
EST
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM706
CM Copa
738
3:23 PM
EST T2
5:25 PM
-05
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manta to Tocumen
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 698 mi 1h 59m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MEC–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 698 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEC–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 73G 1h59 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 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, MEC to PTY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEC to PTY.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
14
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.

Other ways to reach Tocumen from Manta

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric MEC→PTY GYE→PTY UIO→PTY
Distance from MEC 100 mi 170 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 42 46
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 9m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MEC with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tocumen is 0 hours the same as Manta.
MEC: -05 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manta, it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m.

MEC–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manta to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MEC
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEC to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 1h 59m. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEC to PTY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UIO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PTY to MEC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GYE and UIO. 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 MEC to PTY

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEC to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEC to PTY ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via UIO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guayaquil (GYE) and Quito (UIO).