Houston (IAH) to Panama City (PTY)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,775
miles
2,856
kilometers
1,542
nautical miles

🕐 3h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (141°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,775 2,840
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,775 2,840
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,775 2,663
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,775 2,663
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,775 3,550
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,775 2,663
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Houston and Panama City earns you 3,550 base miles - that's 14% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to PTY route connects Houston, United States with Panama City, Panama. This long-haul flight covers 1,775 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Panama. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 141° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About PTY

Tocumen International Airport

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) serves Panama City, Panama.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 1,775 miles (2,856 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to PTY typically take around 3h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,775 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.