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BOS → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of landmarks including the US Eastern Seaboard, the Florida coastline, aerial views of Cuba, and the iconic Panama Canal upon approach.
NYC & Jersey Shore
Clear views of the Long Island Sound and the Manhattan skyline in the distance if the route stays inland.
Florida Gold Coast
The high-rise skylines of Miami and Fort Lauderdale set against the bright blue Atlantic shelf.
Western Cuba
Views of the lush tropical landscape and northern coastline of Cuba, often passing near Havana.
The Panama Canal
An unparalleled view of Gatun Lake and the locks system as the plane descends into Tocumen.
Panama City Skyline
The 'Miami of the South' skyline with its distinctive 'F&F Tower' is often visible during the final turn.
This is the premier side for this route. Sit here for the best chance to see the Panama Canal during the descent. For photography, mid-day flights offer the best light for the turquoise Caribbean waters. During the winter, look for the 'Snowbird' traffic along the Florida coast.
Cape Cod & Islands
Aerial view of the distinct hook-shaped peninsula and Martha's Vineyard shortly after takeoff from Logan.
The Bahamas
Vibrant turquoise waters and scattered cays of the Bahamian archipelago visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Caribbean Shipping Lanes
Concentrated clusters of cargo ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea.
San Blas Islands
If the flight path trends east, look for the pristine white sand atolls of the Guna Yala archipelago.
Choose this side for sunrise views on morning flights. While mostly over the Atlantic, the initial departure provides a great look at the Massachusetts coastline. Watch for the deep blue contrast of the Gulf Stream as you head south toward the Caribbean.
Distance: 3,791 km (2,356 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 28 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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