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BAQ → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (Barranquilla) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the diverse Colombian coastline, the remote Darien Gap, and the iconic Panama City skyline during the standard approach into Tocumen.
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Magdalena River Delta
Observe the massive sediment plume where Colombia's largest river flows into the Caribbean Sea near Barranquilla.
Cartagena Skyline
A distant but clear view of the modern skyscrapers and historic colonial fortifications of the 'Walled City'.
Gulf of Urabá
The southernmost point of the Caribbean, where the sea meets the dense wetlands of the Antioquia and Chocó regions.
Darien Gap National Park
Aerial views of one of the world's most inaccessible and biodiverse rainforests, marking the border between the continents.
Pearl Islands
During the descent over the Gulf of Panama, spot the white-sand beaches of the Archipiélago de las Perlas.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the heavy tropical cloud cover that typically builds over the Darien jungle by mid-afternoon. If the plane circles before landing, the left side often faces the Panama City skyline and the Pacific entrance of the Canal.
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A breathtaking view of the Guna Yala archipelago, featuring hundreds of tiny coral islands surrounded by turquoise waters.
Canal Vessel Queue
See the massive cargo ships and tankers anchored in the Caribbean waiting for their scheduled transit through the Panama Canal.
Caribbean Horizon
Enjoy the deep, unobstructed blues of the Caribbean Sea and the dramatic weather formations common in the tropics.
Portobelo National Park
The rugged, green-covered mountains of Panama's northern coast as the flight approaches the Isthmus.
The right side is the 'San Blas' side. If your priority is seeing the famous Guna Yala coral atolls, this is your side. Be aware that most of the middle of the flight is over open water, so there is less land-based scenery compared to the left side until the final approach.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 543 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: BAQ (10.8896, -74.7808)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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