Charter Los Angeles to Panama City privately from US$100,000, about 5h 58m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Los Angeles (LAX) ⇄ Panama City (PTY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Los Angeles to Panama City is roughly 4,845 kilometres — 3,011 miles, or 2,616 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Los Angeles to Panama City (and Panama City to Los Angeles) ranges from US$100,000 for a heavy jet like the Challenger 605, up to US$257,500 for a heavy jet such as the Challenger 605. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. With seating for 12-16, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Jet · rec. | 5h 58m | 5h 22m – 6h 34m | US$143,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 5h 58m | US$143,000 – US$200,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 5h 47m | US$157,500 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 5h 47m | US$171,500 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Los Angeles–Panama City charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Panama City, Panama: Tocumen International Airport, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Tocumen International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | MPTO / PTY |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 10,006 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 135 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,506 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,357 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,728 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,407 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,806 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,157 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,430 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,457 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,076 ft spare |
5,926 km 131 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,106 ft spare |
6,400 km 343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,314 ft spare |
7,220 km 1,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,566 ft spare |
7,400 km 1,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,706 ft spare |
7,800 km 1,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,216 ft spare |
7,400 km 1,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,006 ft spare |
14,260 km 8,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,206 ft spare |
11,112 km 5,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,006 ft spare |
12,960 km 6,903 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,206 ft spare |
11,945 km 5,888 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 4,845 km.
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 km) · Panamá Pacífico International Airport (8,500 ft, 29 km) · Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (5,906 ft, 22 km) · Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (8,858 ft, 62 km) · Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport (3,907 ft, 21 km)
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide pricing on Los Angeles–Panama City is published clearly: US$100,000 – US$257,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Los Angeles to Panama City.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Los Angeles–Panama City is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$100,000 – US$257,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a heavy jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 5h 58m gate to gate across the 4,845 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a heavy jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Los Angeles–Panama City charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–Panama City charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Panama City to Los Angeles runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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