Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Panama City
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Panama City covers 1,804 nautical miles (3,340 km) and takes about 4h 24m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $37,872 – $55,348 one-way — about $11,653 per seat.
1,804 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 24m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.4h vs 7.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,421 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 334 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 29m | $29,796 – $44,179 | $46,671 – $62,054 | $52,471 – $74,654 | $9,247 | 1,075 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 55m | $27,478 – $39,298 | $43,197 – $55,446 | $49,397 – $68,846 | $8,347 | 1,134 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 21m | $35,434 – $51,234 | $55,898 – $72,530 | $63,398 – $89,530 | $10,834 | 1,918 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 24m | $37,872 – $55,348 | $59,188 – $77,584 | $68,188 – $98,584 | $11,653 | 2,421 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 13m | $45,603 – $66,601 | $71,312 – $93,416 | $81,812 – $118K | $14,026 | 2,828 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 08m | $57,066 – $88,404 | $89,410 – $124K | $102K – $156K | $18,184 | 3,465 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 59m | $69,720 – $108K | $109K – $151K | $124K – $190K | $22,159 | 4,571 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 13m | $112K – $201K | $177K – $283K | $198K – $348K | $39,219 | 9,088 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 Washington, D.C.–Panama City non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
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) | 5.4 h | 2,421 kg | $11,653 |
| Airline, economy | 7.7 h | 334 kg | Typically $401–$1,002 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.2 h | 1336 kg | Typically $1,670–$4,008 |
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.
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