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CNF → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for its dramatic approach into Panama City, offering views of the Caribbean coastline, the skyscraper-heavy skyline, and the massive vessels waiting to enter the Panama Canal.
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Serra do Espinhaço
The rugged, ancient mountain range that stretches north from Minas Gerais.
Amazon River Confluence
Spectacular views of the massive water volume where the Tapajós meets the Amazon near Santarém.
San Blas Islands
If the flight path trends east, you may see the stunning white-sand cays of the Guna Yala territory.
Panama City Skyline
One of the most impressive skylines in Latin America, visible during the final descent into Tocumen.
Panama Canal Entrance
Dozens of cargo ships anchored in the bay awaiting their transit through the historic canal.
The right side is the clear winner for the arrival phase. To maximize the view of the Panama City skyline and the Canal entrance, choose a seat toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. Most CNF-PTY flights arrive during the afternoon; the sun will be on the left side of the aircraft, meaning the right side has perfectly illuminated views of the city and coast.
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Belo Horizonte Sprawl
Catch the sprawling urban landscape and the unique geography of Minas Gerais immediately after takeoff.
Amazon Rainforest
Hours of flight over the dense, unbroken green canopy of the world's largest rainforest.
Rio Negro & Solimões
Deep in the flight, look for the dark and silty waters of the major Amazonian tributaries.
Pearl Islands
As the plane enters the Gulf of Panama, the Archipiélago de las Perlas appears in the Pacific blue.
Sit behind the wing for the best photography of the Amazon's vastness. On the approach to PTY, the left side often sees the 'Bridge of the Americas' if the aircraft performs a standard loop over the Pacific before landing. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the jungle canopy without the harsh sun glare typical of morning northbound routes.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 5,022 km (3,121 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 54 min
Departure: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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