Private charter · TBI → ECP
Cat Island to Panama City
759 miles, about 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Cat Island to Panama City, door to door faster.
Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Littlebird flies you direct from New Bight Airport in Cat Island to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 759 miles in about 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 759 mi
- Flight
- 4 hr 25 min
- Airports
- 3
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers4 hr 25 min + fuel stop
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers2 hr 20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Cat Island
Airports in Cat Island
TBI
Commercial airportNew Bight Airport
Cat Island · MYCB
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,050 ft
ATC
Commercial airportArthur's Town Airport
Arthur's Town · MYCA
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,015 ft
Arriving Panama City
Airports in Panama City
ECP
Commercial airportNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Panama City Beach · KECP
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Panama City
Panama City sits on St. Andrew Bay at the center of the Florida Panhandle, a working waterfront city with a port, shipbuilding, healthcare and a strong military presence at Tyndall Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity Panama City. Tyndall has been rebuilt on a large scale since Hurricane Michael in 2018 and now hosts F-35 fighter squadrons, bringing new investment, contractors and visiting personnel to the area.
- 01
Panama City Beach
Miles of white quartz sand and emerald water are backed by resorts, two long fishing piers and Pier Park, an open-air district of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
- 02
St. Andrews State Park
Popular for its rock jetties, clear snorkeling water, fishing piers and nature trails, the park is also the departure point for shuttles to Shell Island.
- 03
Shell Island
This undeveloped barrier island at the mouth of St. Andrew Bay is reachable only by boat, with pristine beaches, frequent dolphin sightings and good shelling.
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Historic St. Andrews
This waterfront neighborhood on the bay offers a marina, local seafood restaurants, galleries and charter boats, with an old-Florida character far from the high-rises.
- 05
Apalachicola
Southeast along the Forgotten Coast, this historic oyster town has 19th-century architecture, seafood restaurants and a walkable downtown on Apalachicola Bay.
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Camp Helen State Park
On the western edge of Panama City Beach, this park borders the Gulf, Lake Powell and a coastal dune lake, with trails, fishing and a historic 1930s lodge.
Questions
Cat Island to Panama City flights
How long is a private flight from Cat Island to Panama City?
About 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 759 miles direct, plus a short fuel stop.
Which airports do flights from Cat Island to Panama City use?
You can depart from New Bight Airport (TBI) or Arthur's Town Airport (ATC) and arrive at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Cat Island to Panama City cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cat Island to Panama City?
Yes. It's an international flight, so every passenger needs a valid passport. You clear customs and immigration when you land in Panama City, and again when you return.
Can I book a round trip between Cat Island and Panama City?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Panama City back to Cat Island are priced the same way.
Return flight
Panama City to Cat Island
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