Trucking · Los Angeles → Panama
Cross-Border Trucking from Los Angeles to Panama
Los Angeles to Panama is about 5,895 km by road. Plan on 10–11 days door to door.
- Distance
- 5,895 km
- Transit
- 10–11 days
- Service
- FTL & LTL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
We move full truckloads and consolidated shipments with verified carriers, and coordinate customs on both sides when the lane is international.
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Destination
- Panama
- Distance
- from 5,895 km
- Estimated transit
- 10–11 days
- Equipment
- 53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and unit assignment
Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.
- 02
Loading
Loading in Los Angeles with the transport documents in order.
- 03
Line haul
About 5,895 km of road, 10–11 days including loading windows.
- 04
Delivery
Delivery in Panama with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Panama
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under Panama customs rules
What drives the price on this lane
- Full truckload (FTL) vs. less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Distance and unit type (dry van, flatbed, reefer)
- Border crossing and transfer truck when the lane is international
- Customs clearance on each side of the border
- Loading/unloading time and detention
- Cargo insurance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does trucking from Los Angeles to Panama take?+
Estimated transit is 10–11 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Los Angeles from Panama?+
The shortest pair is 5,895 km by road.
How much does trucking from Los Angeles to Panama cost?+
It depends on unit type and whether it is FTL or LTL, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
What documents do I need to import into Panama?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; Certificate of origin; Import declaration under Panama customs rules.
From Los Angeles to other destinations in Panama
Other origins in United States to Panama
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.