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SJC to PAM: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Panama City (Tyndall Air Force Base)
2,135 mi
3,436 km · 1,855 nm
4h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,135 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 39m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- PAM — Tyndall Air Force Base · Panama City, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from PAM?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Panama City (PAM) is 2,135 miles (3,436 km, 1,855 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PAM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Panama City?
Panama City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PAM?
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