Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (PTY)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,011
miles
4,845
kilometers
2,616
nautical miles

🕐 6h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (116°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,011 4,818
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,011 4,818
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,011 4,517
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,011 4,517
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,011 6,022
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,011 4,517
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?

Flights between Los Angeles and Panama City follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to PTY route connects Los Angeles, United States with Panama City, Panama. This long-haul flight covers 3,011 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Panama. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 116° from Los Angeles. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About PTY

Tocumen International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 3,011 miles (4,845 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to PTY typically take around 6h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,011 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.