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BOC → PAC
Which side of the plane to sit from Bocas Del Toro International Airport (Bocas Del Toro) to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (Panama)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a breathtaking sequence of views starting with the Bocas archipelago, followed by the lush Caribbean coastline and a spectacular perspective of the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance during the final approach.
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Bocas Archipelago
Aerial views of Isla Colón, Carenero, and Bastimentos with turquoise waters and coral reefs immediately after takeoff.
Caribbean Coastline
Dramatic views of the rugged coastline stretching toward the Ngäbe-Buglé region and the open sea.
Serranía de Tabasará
The green, mist-covered peaks of the central mountain range as the flight crosses the isthmus.
Bridge of the Americas
A clear view of the iconic bridge spanning the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal during the descent.
Taboga Island
Distant views of 'The Island of Flowers' and the clusters of cargo ships waiting to enter the Canal.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights (usually before 10 AM) to avoid the sun's glare over the Caribbean. This side is superior for seeing the Canal's Pacific mouth and the historic Bridge of the Americas just before landing at Albrook. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up to capture the turquoise lagoons of Bocas.
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Cordillera Central
Deep interior views of Panama's mountainous spine and dense tropical rainforest canopy.
Gatun Lake
Views of the massive man-made lake that forms a major part of the Panama Canal system.
Canal Locks
Spot the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks as the plane descends toward the Pacific side.
Panama City Skyline
A stunning panoramic view of the 'Dubai of Latin America' with its soaring skyscrapers along the coast.
Metropolitan Park
The vast green lung of the city located adjacent to the Albrook airport area.
The right side is the 'skyline side.' As the plane banks for its final approach into PAC, you will often get a sweeping view of the Punta Pacifica and Costa del Este high-rises. Afternoon flights on this side offer the best lighting for the city skyline. Look for the massive container ships traversing Gatun Lake mid-flight.
Book Hotels in PanamaDistance: 299 km (186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: BOC (9.340849876403809, -82.25080108642578)
Arrival: PAC (8.973340034484863, -79.55560302734375)
Route Type: Domestic
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