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Panama City → Quito Flights from Panama City (PTY) to Quito (UIO)
Timezone shift 0h Direction neutral Flight time 2h 7m Distance 1,027 km Direct 1 airlines
Overview Airlines(20) Awards(1) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
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Aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800
Panama City to Quito Flights Flights from Panama City to Quito are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 09:25 and 12:06. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,027 km (638 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Departure Timing Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery
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Arrival Strategy for Quito How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with natural sunlight and stay active to help reset your internal clock. Consider a light breakfast and gentle walking to acclimate to the local time zone.
During afternoon arrival, resist the urge to nap. Instead, hydrate well and engage in light activities that keep you moving and exposed to daylight to combat potential fatigue.
With an evening arrival, aim for a light dinner and prepare for an early bedtime aligned with local time to quickly synchronize your circadian rhythm.
Best Time to Visit Quito Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
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Jetlag Score 100
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 0.0 days
Aggressive 0.0 days
Direction neutral
Route Facts Origin PTY
Destination UIO
Distance 1,027 km
Timezone Shift 0h
Direct Airlines 1
Currency The official currency is the United States dollar (USD). Both coins and banknotes are used; Ecuador also issues its own centavo coins, which are pegged 1:1 to US cents.
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