Routes · From PTY

Panama City (PTY) to Houston (IAH) flights

Nonstop from Tocumen International to George Bush Intercontinental: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

2,856km

1,775 mi, great circle

Flying time

4h 04m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.3

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying PTY to IAH

United Airlines

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Panama City to Houston?

About 4h 04m gate to gate for the 2,856 km (1,775 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to IAH?

United Airlines, with about 2.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).