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Flights from Sydney to Panama City

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Panama City. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Los Angeles, about 23h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 23h 22m
SYDPTYIAH

Sydney to Panama City at a glance

Fastest journey23h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Panama City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SYD Houston (IAH) PTY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 22m
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2
SYD Los Angeles (LAX) PTY
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~23h 38m
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3
SYD San Francisco (SFO) PTY
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~24h 07m
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SYD Toronto (YYZ) PTY
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Same alliance ~26h 46m
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SYD Santiago (SCL) PTY
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 42m
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SYD New York (JFK) PTY
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~27h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,157 km8,791 miles
Journey time
23h 22mestimate
Time difference
-16hPanama City vs Sydney
Currency in Panama City
USD
Airports
SYD → PTY

Flights from Sydney to Panama City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Panama City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Panama City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 23h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,157 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Panama City?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Toronto (YYZ). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Panama City?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Panama City?
Panama City is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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