Private charter · LAL → ECP
Lakeland to Panama City
280 miles, about 1 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lakeland to Panama City, door to door faster.
Trade about 6 hours on the road for about 1 hr 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 280 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 280 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 35 min
- Driving
- 6 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Lakeland
Airports in Lakeland
LAL
Commercial airportLakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland · KLAL
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
GIF
Regional airportWinter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field
Winter Haven · KGIF
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
BOW
Regional airportBartow Executive Airport
Bartow · KBOW
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KPCM
Regional airportPlant City Municipal Airport
Plant City
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,950 ft
ZPH
Regional airportZephyrhills Municipal Airport
Zephyrhills · KZPH
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,072 ft
KVDF
Regional airportTampa Executive Airport
Tampa
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 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
Lakeland to Panama City flights
How long is a private flight from Lakeland to Panama City?
About 1 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 280 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.
Which airports do flights from Lakeland to Panama City use?
You can depart from Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (GIF), or Bartow Executive Airport (BOW) 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland and Panama City?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Panama City back to Lakeland are priced the same way.
Return flight
Panama City to Lakeland
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