Private charter between David and Panama starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — David (DAV) to Panama (BLB) and Panama to David — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, David to Panama is roughly 317 kilometres — 197 miles, or 171 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from David to Panama (and Panama to David) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 51 min | 46 min – 56 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 03m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 00m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 51 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 50 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 49 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On David–Panama, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
David, Panama: Enrique Malek International Airport and Alvaro Berroa Airport.
Panama, Panama: Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Tocumen International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
| Enrique Malek International Airport | Panamá Pacífico International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MPDA / DAV | MPPA / BLB |
| Longest hard runway | 8,530 ft | 8,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 89 ft | 52 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 8 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for David to Panama can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Enrique Malek International Airport has 8,530 ft and Panamá Pacífico International Airport 8,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 317 km.
Alternates within range: Alvaro Berroa Airport (6,562 ft, 49 km) · La Cabezona Airport (3,281 ft, 9 km) · Coto 47 Airport (3,281 ft, 63 km) · Finca Ceiba Airport (3,117 ft, 44 km) · Tocumen International Airport (10,006 ft, 22 km) · Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (5,906 ft, 0 km) · Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (8,858 ft, 55 km) · Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport (3,907 ft, 21 km)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 317 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of David and Panama.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Demand on David–Panama comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 03m gate to gate across the 317 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day David–Panama departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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