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CCS → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Caribbean coastline, the stunning San Blas archipelago, and the dramatic skyline of Panama City during the final approach.
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Falcon Coastline
The turquoise waters and white sand dunes of the Paraguana Peninsula in Venezuela.
Guajira Peninsula
The striking desert landscape where the orange sands of Colombia meet the deep blue Caribbean.
San Blas Islands
A breathtaking view of the 365 coral islands of Guna Yala scattered across the ocean.
Panama Canal Entrance
The Atlantic entrance to the canal and the massive cargo ships waiting to transit.
Panama City Skyline
The spectacular 'Miami-style' skyline and the Bay of Panama during the descent into PTY.
The right side is the clear winner for island lovers. As the plane approaches Panama, the view of the San Blas archipelago is world-class. For the best photos of Panama City, hope for a western approach (Standard Terminal Arrival) which usually circles the bay, providing a panoramic view of the skyscrapers and the Bridge of the Americas.
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Caracas Coastal Range
Dramatic views of the Avila mountain range as you climb out of Simon Bolivar International.
Lake Maracaibo
Views of the massive lake and the Catatumbo region, famous for its eternal lightning storms.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The highest coastal mountain range in the world, often featuring snow-capped peaks in Colombia.
Cartagena Skyline
The dense clusters of skyscrapers and the historic walled city of Cartagena from a distance.
Darien Gap
The vast, impenetrable jungle that forms the natural border between Colombia and Panama.
Sit on the left for a chance to see the majestic peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. To see the snow, choose a morning flight before the tropical clouds build up around the mountains. This side also offers a better view of the rugged terrain of the Darien Gap during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 1,368 km (850 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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