Charter Panama City to Santa Cruz privately from US$60,500, about 4h 41m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Panama City (PTY) to Santa Cruz (VVI), and from Santa Cruz (VVI) back to Panama City (PTY).
The straight-line distance between Panama City and Santa Cruz is about 3,466 km (2,153 miles), or 1,871 nautical miles.
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Expect US$60,500 – US$158,000 for a one-way charter between Panama City and Santa Cruz, 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. 7-9 seats and 4,600 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 41m | 4h 13m – 5h 09m | US$60,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 4h 23m | 3h 57m – 4h 49m | US$83,500 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 23m | 3h 57m – 4h 49m | US$113,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 41m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 4h 29m | US$66,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 23m | US$83,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 23m | US$92,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 29m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 23m | US$113,000 – US$158,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 15m | US$124,500 – US$174,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 15m | US$135,500 – US$189,500 | 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.
On Panama City–Santa Cruz, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Panama City, Panama: Tocumen International Airport, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
Santa Cruz, Bolivia: Viru Viru International Airport and El Trompillo Airport.
| Tocumen International Airport | Viru Viru International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MPTO / PTY | SLVR / VVI |
| Longest hard runway | 10,006 ft | 11,483 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 135 ft | 1,224 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,806 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,153 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,106 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,923 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,506 ft spare |
3,700 km 633 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,728 ft spare |
3,650 km 683 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,806 ft spare |
3,900 km 433 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,430 ft spare |
4,600 km 267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,076 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,593 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,106 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,067 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,314 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,887 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,566 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,067 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,706 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,467 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,216 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,067 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,006 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,927 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,206 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,779 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,006 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,627 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,206 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,612 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · El Trompillo Airport (9,098 ft, 19 km)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Panama City–Santa Cruz charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Panama City–Santa Cruz is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$60,500 – US$158,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 4h 41m gate to gate over 3,466 km (2,153 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Heavy 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–Santa Cruz departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Panama City–Santa Cruz charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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