Panama City to New York
Distance3,554 km2,208 miles · 1,919 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 4 h 55 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north 8° at departure
- From
- Tocumen International Airport Panama
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- International · medium-haul

Questions
How far is Panama City from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between Tocumen International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3,554 km (2,208 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Panama City to New York?
About 4 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Panama City heading north (8°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Panama City
- Panama City to Mexico City2,411 km
- Panama City to Atlanta2,780 km
- Panama City to Chicago3,753 km
- Panama City to Toronto3,848 km
- Panama City to Los Angeles4,845 km
- Panama City to Sao Paulo5,086 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- London to New York5,540 km
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