Private charter · GUF → ECP
Gulf Shores to Panama City
112 miles, about 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
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Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Jack Edwards National Airport in Gulf Shores to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 112 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 112 mi
- Flight
- 40 min
- Driving
- 2½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers40 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Gulf Shores
Airports in Gulf Shores
GUF
Regional airportJack Edwards National Airport
Gulf Shores · KJKA
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,962 ft
KCQF
Regional airportH L Sonny Callahan Airport
Fairhope
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,604 ft
K5R4
Regional airportFoley Municipal Airport
Foley
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,700 ft
K82J
Regional airportRoscoe Field
Pensacola
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
K4R9
Regional airportDauphin Island Airport
Dauphin Island
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 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.
- 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.
Questions
Gulf Shores to Panama City flights
How long is a private flight from Gulf Shores to Panama City?
About 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 112 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Gulf Shores to Panama City use?
You can depart from Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF), H L Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF), or Foley Municipal Airport (K5R4) 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores and Panama City?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Panama City back to Gulf Shores are priced the same way.
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Panama City to Gulf Shores
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