Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Panama City
A private flight from Los Angeles to Panama City covers 2,623 nautical miles (4,858 km) and takes about 6h 00m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $62,972 – $92,433 one-way — about $19,426 per seat.
2,623 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 00m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
7h vs 9.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,021 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 486 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 | 2 fuel stops | 11h 10m | $44,079 – $65,338 | $69,061 – $91,797 | $74,861 – $104K | $13,677 | 1,603 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 53m | $40,811 – $58,354 | $64,171 – $82,350 | $70,371 – $95,750 | $12,396 | 1,701 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 18m | $46,848 – $68,209 | $73,458 – $95,944 | $80,958 – $113K | $14,382 | 2,618 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 01m | $60,249 – $87,653 | $94,537 – $123K | $104K – $144K | $18,488 | 3,858 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 6h 00m | $62,972 – $92,433 | $98,034 – $129K | $109K – $154K | $19,426 | 4,021 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 53m | $78,599 – $123K | $123K – $171K | $135K – $203K | $25,142 | 4,925 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 39m | $95,809 – $149K | $149K – $208K | $164K – $247K | $30,574 | 6,492 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 00m | $154K – $279K | $241K – $390K | $262K – $455K | $54,116 | 12,924 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 Los Angeles–Panama City non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 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 (super-midsize jet) | 7 h | 4,021 kg | $19,426 |
| Airline, economy | 9.5 h | 486 kg | Typically $583–$1,457 |
| Airline, first / business | 9 h | 1943 kg | Typically $2,429–$5,829 |
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.