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

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CM Copa
738
3:23 PM
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5:25 PM
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CM Copa
73G
6:26 PM
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Tocumen to Manta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 698 mi 2h 2m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

PTY–MEC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 698 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PTY–MEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 2h02 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PTY to MEC 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PTY to MEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
UIO ~16h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen, it's 6:00 PM in Manta.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m.
Facts

PTY–MEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tocumen to Manta route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: MEC
Full nameEloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PTY to MEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Tocumen International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport take approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PTY to MEC. 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 MEC to PTY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 PTY to MEC

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

PTY to MEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PTY to MEC ranges from 2 hours 2 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 16 hours via UIO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.