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United States → Panama

How long is the flight from New York to Panama City?

JFKNew York
PTYPanama City
Flight Time
4 h 27 min
Distance
3,558km

2,211 miles

Departure
06:16
Arrival
09:43
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 06:16 · America/New_York

To

PTYPanama City

Tocumen International Airport

Arrival 09:43 · America/Panama

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City covers a distance of approximately 3,558 kilometers (2,211 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 4 h 27 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
America/Panama

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Panama City?

A direct flight from New York to Panama City takes around 4 h 27 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Panama City?

The distance from New York to Panama City is about 3,558 kilometers (2,211 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Panama City?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 4 h 27 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Panama City to New York.