Private jet cost
New York → Panama City
A private flight from New York to Panama City covers 1,936 nautical miles (3,586 km) and takes about 4h 42m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $40,227 – $58,850 one-way — about $12,385 per seat.
1,936 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 42m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.7h vs 8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,587 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 359 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 | 1 fuel stop | 7h 58m | $31,523 – $46,793 | $49,328 – $65,659 | $55,128 – $78,259 | $9,790 | 1,143 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 02m | $33,091 – $47,052 | $52,294 – $66,761 | $58,494 – $80,161 | $10,018 | 1,346 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 40m | $37,283 – $53,986 | $58,744 – $76,325 | $66,244 – $93,325 | $11,409 | 2,031 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 42m | $40,227 – $58,850 | $62,810 – $82,414 | $71,810 – $103K | $12,385 | 2,587 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $48,418 – $70,788 | $75,643 – $99,190 | $86,143 – $124K | $14,901 | 3,021 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 25m | $60,556 – $93,936 | $94,779 – $132K | $107K – $164K | $19,312 | 3,701 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 15m | $73,948 – $114K | $116K – $160K | $131K – $199K | $23,523 | 4,883 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $119K – $214K | $188K – $301K | $209K – $366K | $41,633 | 9,710 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 New York–Panama City non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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 (midsize jet) | 5.7 h | 2,587 kg | $12,385 |
| Airline, economy | 8 h | 359 kg | Typically $430–$1,076 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.5 h | 1434 kg | Typically $1,793–$4,303 |
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.