Flights to Panama City
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,006 ft, PTY can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Panama City
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City to Bogotá | Colombia | 773 km (480 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Panama City to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Panama City to Quito | Ecuador | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Panama City to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 1,245 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Panama City to Cali | Colombia | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Panama City to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,480 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Panama City to Medellín | Colombia | 532 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Panama City to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 886 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Panama City to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Panama City to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Panama City to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Panama City to Barranquilla | Colombia | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Panama City to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 1,351 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Panama City to Managua | Nicaragua | 814 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Panama City to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,044 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Panama City to Cartagena | Colombia | 468 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Panama City to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,010 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Panama City to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,174 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Panama City to Cúcuta | Colombia | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Panama City to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Panama City to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Panama City to Soacha | Colombia | 764 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Panama City to Shenzhen | China | 16,208 km (10,071 mi) | about 21 h 32 min |
| Panama City to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,612 km (6,594 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
| Panama City to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,121 km (5,668 mi) | about 12 h 27 min |
| Panama City to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,709 km (11,004 mi) | about 23 h 27 min |
| Panama City to Mumbai | India | 15,669 km (9,736 mi) | about 20 h 50 min |
| Panama City to Mexico City | Mexico | 2,408 km (1,496 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Panama City to Bengaluru | India | 16,500 km (10,253 mi) | about 21 h 54 min |
| Panama City to Hanoi | Vietnam | 16,626 km (10,331 mi) | about 22 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Panama City?
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, PAC, ONX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PTY from Panama City city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Panama City on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.