Panama City, Florida

Private charter · GVL → ECP

Gainesville to Panama City

294 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Gainesville to Panama City, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 294 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
294 mi
Flight
1 hr 40 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleECPPanama City
GVL → ECP294 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

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

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 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

Gainesville to Panama City flights

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

About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 294 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Panama City use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville and Panama City?

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

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Panama City to Gainesville

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