BLB
Panama City
Panama
4,839 km
3,007 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
4,839 km
3,007 mi / 2,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLB LAX
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BLB LAX
ICAO Code MPPA KLAX
City Panama City Los Angeles
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 52 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 33.940000, -118.410000

Panama City (BLB) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 4,839 kilometers (3,007 miles / 2,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Panama City, it's 05:35 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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