Panama City (PTY) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,321
miles
5,344
kilometers
2,885
nautical miles

🕐 6h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (313°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,321 5,314
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,321 5,314
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,321 4,982
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,321 4,982
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,321 6,642
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,321 4,982
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Francisco, your watch will be 3 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PTY to SFO route connects Panama City, Panama with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,321 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Panama to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 313° from Panama City. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PTY

Tocumen International Airport

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) serves Panama City, Panama.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3,321 miles (5,344 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PTY to SFO typically take around 6h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,321 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.