Private charter · ECP → TBI
Panama City to Cat Island
759 miles, about 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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Panama City to Cat Island, door to door faster.
Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Littlebird flies you direct from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City to New Bight Airport in Cat Island, 759 miles in about 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 759 mi
- Flight
- 4 hr 25 min
- Airports
- 3
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers4 hr 25 min + fuel stop
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers2 hr 20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing 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
Arriving Cat Island
Airports in Cat Island
TBI
Commercial airportNew Bight Airport
Cat Island · MYCB
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,050 ft
ATC
Commercial airportArthur's Town Airport
Arthur's Town · MYCA
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,015 ft
When you land
Things to do in Cat Island
Cat Island is a long, quiet island in the central Bahamas, known for its pink-sand Atlantic beaches, its traditional rake ’n’ scrape music and Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the country. Settlements such as New Bight, Old Bight and Arthur’s Town hold churches, small shops and colorful homes, and plantation ruins from the Loyalist era dot the landscape. Sidney Poitier grew up on Cat Island, and the island remains a place where traditions run deep. Small resorts and villas offer a low-key escape for visitors who prefer quiet beaches to big resorts.
- 01
The Hermitage at Mount Alvernia
Atop the highest point in the Bahamas, Father Jerome built a small stone monastery by hand, reached by a short path with sweeping views over the island and the sea.
- 02
Fernandez Bay
A sheltered crescent of white sand on the island’s western shore, with calm, clear water and memorable sunsets, a short drive from New Bight.
- 03
Greenwood Beach
Miles of pink-tinted sand stretch along the Atlantic coast in southern Cat Island, with a protective reef offshore and almost no one else around.
- 04
Deveaux Mansion ruins
Near Port Howe, the overgrown ruins of a Loyalist-era plantation house recall the island’s colonial past, along with nearby remains of the Armbrister plantation.
- 05
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Old Bight
Another of Father Jerome’s churches, this stone church in Old Bight shows his simple, sturdy style and remains a working parish church today.
- 06
Arthur’s Town
The northern settlement where Sidney Poitier spent his childhood, a quiet village with views across the water and a glimpse of traditional Out Island life.
Questions
Panama City to Cat Island flights
How long is a private flight from Panama City to Cat Island?
About 4 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 759 miles direct, plus a short fuel stop.
Which airports do flights from Panama City to Cat Island use?
You can depart from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and arrive at New Bight Airport (TBI) or Arthur's Town Airport (ATC). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Panama City to Cat Island 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.
Do I need a passport to fly from Panama City to Cat Island?
Yes. It's an international flight, so every passenger needs a valid passport. You clear customs and immigration when you land in Cat Island, and again when you return.
Can I book a round trip between Panama City and Cat Island?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Cat Island back to Panama City are priced the same way.
Return flight
Cat Island to Panama City
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