Private jet cost
Aruba → Panama City
A private flight from Aruba to Panama City covers 601 nautical miles (1,113 km) and takes about 1h 55m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $9,840 – $13,941 one-way — about $2,973 per seat.
601 nm
Great-circle distance
1h 55m
Flight time (very light jet)
2.9h vs 5.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
368 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 111 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $10,536 – $15,486 | $16,625 – $21,919 | $22,425 – $34,519 | $3,253 | 351 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 1h 55m | $9,840 – $13,941 | $15,600 – $19,850 | $21,800 – $33,250 | $2,973 | 368 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 44m | $13,200 – $18,900 | $21,000 – $27,000 | $28,500 – $44,000 | $4,013 | 621 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 40m | $17,600 – $25,200 | $28,000 – $36,000 | $37,000 – $57,000 | $5,350 | 917 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 36m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 1,077 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 35m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,322 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 32m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,754 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 36m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 3,460 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Aruba–Panama City non-stop
Aruba: where you’d land
- Queen Beatrix International Airport TNCA
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Panama City: where you’d land
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (Albrook) MPMG
Business-aviation airport · 5,905 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs - Tocumen International Airport MPTO
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 2.9 h | 368 kg | $2,973 |
| Airline, economy | 5.2 h | 111 kg | Typically $134–$334 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.7 h | 445 kg | Typically $557–$1,336 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.