Mexico City to Tocumen (NLU–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
M76710
M7 Tropical Airways
333
11:40 AM
CST
4:30 PM
EST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76713
M7 Tropical Airways
33X
1:00 PM
EST
7:25 PM
CST
7h 25m
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
CUN Cancún 6h 4m CMF9VB CM Cancún (CUN) to Tocumen flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 55m ACAFAM CM Guadalajara (GDL) to Tocumen flights
BOG Bogota 7h 11m AVM7VB AVCMLH Bogota (BOG) to Tocumen flights
HAV Havana 7h 24m VB CMIBTK Havana (HAV) to Tocumen flights
MTY Monterrey 7h 38m LHVB CM Monterrey (MTY) to Tocumen flights
UIO Quito 8h 4m EK CMKLQR Quito (UIO) to Tocumen flights
PUJ Punta Cana 8h 24m DM CM Punta Cana (PUJ) to Tocumen flights
IAH Houston 8h 37m EKTK CMUA Houston (IAH) to Tocumen flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 45m M7 CM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tocumen flights
SCL Santiago 22h 36m M7 CMKL Santiago (SCL) to Tocumen flights
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Mexico City to Tocumen
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,504 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

NLU–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tropical Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,504 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
M7 Tropical Airways 1 333 3h50
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – M7
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: M7 (1 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, NLU to PTY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric NLU→PTY MEX→PTY
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 67
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,504 mi / 2,421 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds (at least USD 500 in cash or credit) may be requested at immigration.

NLU–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance1,504 mi / 2,421 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,504 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to PTY: Tropical Airways.
This route has limited weekly 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 Cancún, Guadalajara and El Dorado.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from PTY to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. 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 NLU to PTY

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Tropical Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to PTY is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,504 miles (2,421 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, Guadalajara and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).