Gainesville to Panama City Beach (GVL–ECP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

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Gainesville to Panama City Beach
Route information for GVL to ECP.
294 mi 1h 4m nonstop -1h behind

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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Panama City Beach from Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Metric GVL→ECP PDK→ECP ATL→ECP
Distance from GVL – 38 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 10
Weekly flights – 2 164
Flight time 1h 4m 0h 44m 0h 52m
Atlanta (PDK) to Panama City Beach flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City Beach flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Panama City Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVL with service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind Gainesville.
GVL: EDT · ECP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 5:00 PM in Panama City Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
294 mi / 473 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

GVL–ECP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Panama City Beach route.
Route details
Distance294 mi / 473 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: GVL
Full nameLee Gilmer Memorial Airport
IATA / ICAOGVL / KGVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,276 ft / 389 m
Destination: ECP
Full nameNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport
IATA / ICAOECP / KECP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVL to ECP flights.
Nonstop flights from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport take about 1h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 294 miles.
Panama City Beach is 1 hour behind Gainesville.
Yes, return flights from ECP to GVL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, ATL and CHA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVL to ECP

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GVL to ECP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVL to ECP is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 294 miles (473 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).