Panama City, Florida

Private charter · CSG → ECP

Columbus to Panama City

157 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Columbus to Panama City, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Columbus Airport in Columbus to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 157 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
157 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CSGColumbusECPPanama City
CSG → ECP157 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbus

Airports in Columbus

  • CSG

    Commercial airport

    Columbus Airport

    Columbus · KCSG

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,997 ft

  • PIM

    Regional airport

    Harris County Airport

    Pine Mountain · KPIM

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • AUO

    Regional airport

    Auburn University Regional Airport

    Auburn · KAUO

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,264 ft

  • K7A3

    Regional airport

    Lanett Municipal Airport

    Lanett

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,148 ft

  • K82A

    Regional airport

    Marion County Airport

    Buena Vista

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

Arriving Panama City

Airports in Panama City

  • ECP

    Commercial airport

    Northwest 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    Apalachicola

    Southeast along the Forgotten Coast, this historic oyster town has 19th-century architecture, seafood restaurants and a walkable downtown on Apalachicola Bay.

  6. 06

    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.

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Questions

Columbus to Panama City flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Panama City?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 157 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Panama City use?

You can depart from Columbus Airport (CSG), Harris County Airport (PIM), or Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) 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 Columbus 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.

Can I book a round trip between Columbus and Panama City?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Panama City back to Columbus are priced the same way.

Return flight

Panama City to Columbus

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Explore Columbus private charter and Panama City private charter, airports and things to do. Arriving at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).

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