Panama City, Florida

Private charter · MLB → ECP

Melbourne to Panama City

348 miles, about 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Melbourne to Panama City, door to door faster.

Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about 2 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, 348 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
348 mi
Flight
2 hr
Driving
7½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MLBMelbourneECPPanama City
MLB → ECP348 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 5 min

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

Departing Melbourne

Airports in Melbourne

  • MLB

    Commercial airport

    Melbourne Orlando International Airport

    Melbourne · KMLB

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    10,181 ft

  • TIX

    Commercial airport

    Space Coast Regional Airport

    Titusville · KTIX

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    7,319 ft

  • COI

    Regional airport

    Merritt Island Airport

    Merritt Island · KCOI

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    3,601 ft

  • KX59

    Regional airport

    Valkaria Airport

    Malabar

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • KX26

    Regional airport

    Sebastian Municipal Airport

    Sebastian

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,023 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

Melbourne to Panama City flights

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

About 2 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 348 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Melbourne to Panama City use?

You can depart from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), or Merritt Island Airport (COI) 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Panama City?

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

Return flight

Panama City to Melbourne

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