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ASU → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asuncion) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Pearl Islands and the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal during the descent into Tocumen, along with stunning vistas of the Western Colombian Andes.
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Paraguay River
Aerial view of the winding Paraguay River immediately after takeoff from Asuncion, marking the border between the humid and dry Chaco.
The Gran Chaco
Vast stretches of the semi-arid Chaco forest across northern Paraguay and southeastern Bolivia, characterized by its unique thorny vegetation.
Amazonian Frontier
The transition from the Bolivian lowlands into the dense, deep green canopy of the Amazon rainforest.
Colombian Western Cordillera
Dramatic views of the northernmost ridges of the Andes mountains as the flight crosses through Colombian airspace.
Pearl Islands
The stunning turquoise waters and white sand beaches of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the Gulf of Panama during descent.
Pacific Canal Entrance
Clear views of cargo ships anchored in the Bay of Panama waiting to enter the Panama Canal near the Bridge of the Americas.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to avoid the thick convective clouds that typically build over the Amazon in the afternoon. On the approach to PTY, look out for the distinct line of ships queued in the Pacific; this side usually provides the best angle for photography of the Pearl Islands before the final turn.
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Asuncion Skyline
A panoramic view of Paraguay's capital city and its growing financial district shortly after departure.
Santa Cruz Lowlands
Observe the massive 'fishbone' patterns of agricultural expansion in the Bolivian lowlands near Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Meandering Tributaries
Watch the sunlight reflect off the complex, oxbow-heavy river systems of the Amazon basin.
Bogota Basin Distant Views
On clear days, the high-altitude plateau of central Colombia is visible to the east while traversing the continent.
Gulf of Montijo
Views of the Panamanian coastline and the lush mangroves of the Veraguas province as the plane nears the Isthmus.
The right side is excellent for observing the sheer scale of the Amazon's river systems. During the final approach, if the plane circles from the north, you might catch a glimpse of the Caribbean coastline. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the tropical haze and capture the deep greens of the jungle.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 4,490 km (2,790 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 17 min
Departure: ASU (-25.239999771118164, -57.52000045776367)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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