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

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M76710
M7 Tropical Airways
33X
5:25 AM
CST
10:20 AM
EST
3h 55m
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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Mexico City to Tocumen
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,504 mi 3h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

NLU–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tropical Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,504 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 33X 3h55
Aircraft on this route
33X Airbus A330-200 Freighter – 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
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
492
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 65
Flight time 3h 55m 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 55m.
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 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
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 approximately 3h 55m. The route covers 1,504 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tropical Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NLU to PTY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, UIO, IAH, GDL, ORD, LAX, MTY, BOG, CUN, SCL, PUJ, FRA, SJD, MDE and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes. 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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).