Fly private between Panama City and Quito from US$11,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Panama City (PTY) to Quito (UIO) and Quito to Panama City — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Panama City to Quito is roughly 1,029 kilometres — 639 miles, or 556 nautical miles.
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Expect US$11,500 – US$34,500 for a one-way charter between Panama City and Quito, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 41m | 1h 31m – 1h 51m | US$24,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 41m | US$24,500 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 40m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 37m | US$29,500 – US$41,500 | 8-10 |
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.
The guide range for Panama City–Quito is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Panama City, Panama: Tocumen International Airport, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
Quito, Ecuador: Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
| Tocumen International Airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MPTO / PTY | SEQM / UIO |
| Longest hard runway | 10,006 ft | 13,445 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 7,841 ft |
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is at 7,841 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Panama City to Quito can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Tocumen International Airport has 10,006 ft and Mariscal Sucre International Airport 13,445 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 1,029 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Emsecor Heliport (43 ft, 11 km) · Mitad del Mundo Heliport · DGAC Heliport · Endesa Heliport (43 ft, 28 km)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Panama City–Quito is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$11,500 – US$34,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 41m gate to gate over 1,029 km (639 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Panama City–Quito 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.
Of course: Quito to Panama City runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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