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Quito → Panama City Flights from Quito (UIO) to Panama City (PTY)
Timezone shift 0h Direction neutral Flight time 1h 56m 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
Quito to Panama City Flights Flights from Quito to Panama City are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 03:07 and 06:03. 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 Panama City How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with natural sunlight and stay active to reset your circadian rhythm, avoiding lengthy naps that could prolong jetlag adaptation.
Afternoon arrivals should hydrate well, have a light meal, and plan low-intensity activities to help your body gradually adjust to local time without overwhelming it.
Evening arrivals should aim for a light dinner, minimize screen time, and prepare for an early bedtime to align quickly with local sleep cycles.
Best Time to Visit Panama City Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
03:07 Boeing 737-800 1h 56m
03:07 Boeing 737-800 1h 56m
03:07 Boeing 737-800 1h 56m
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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 UIO
Destination PTY
Distance 1,027 km
Timezone Shift 0h
Direct Airlines 1
Currency The official currency is the Panamanian balboa (PAB), but in practice the US dollar (USD) is the primary circulating currency. Balboas exist mainly as coins at parity with the US dollar (1 PAB = 1 USD), and US dollar banknotes are used for almost all cash transactions.
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