Cuenca to Panama City flights
Panama City lies 1,323 km (822 mi) north of Cuenca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cuenca | Panama City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Panama |
| Population | 636,996 | 408,168 |
| Elevation | 2,484 m (8,150 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Panama) |
| Nearest large airport | CUE, 1 km out | PTY, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Panama City
Crossing from Ecuador into Panama: money changes from the Dollar to the Balboa (PAB); the dialling code becomes +507; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648811 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cuenca
Cuenca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Panama City
Panama City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC, 5 km), Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,006 ft | 135 ft |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (regional) | PAC | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,906 ft | 31 ft |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (regional) | ONX | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,858 ft | 25 ft |
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Staying in Panama City
Our booking partner lists 791 places to stay in Panama City. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (252), and 29 are five-star. Across 158 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 228,023 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Panama City from Cuenca?
1,323 km (822 mi) in a straight line, north of Cuenca.
How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Panama City by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuenca and Panama City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cuenca to Panama City flights?
Typically Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY); Panama City also has PAC, ONX.
What currency do I need in Panama City?
The Balboa (PAB).
Where can I stay in Panama City?
Our booking partner lists 791 places to stay in Panama City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.