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COR → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (Cordoba) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the spine of the Andes Mountains for nearly the entire duration of the flight, featuring high-altitude lakes and the dramatic transition into the Darien Gap.
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High Andes Peaks
Stunning views of the snow-capped central and northern Andes as you traverse Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Salar de Uyuni Peripheral
Distant views of the world's largest salt flat in Bolivia, appearing as a vast white expanse.
Lake Titicaca
Spot the deep blue waters of the highest navigable lake in the world on the border of Bolivia and Peru.
Cordillera Blanca
Glaciated peaks of the Peruvian Andes, offering some of the most rugged terrain in South America.
Darien Gap
The dense, roadless jungle at the border of Colombia and Panama, one of the most remote regions on Earth.
Pearl Islands
As you descend into Panama City, the archipelago in the Gulf of Panama is often visible on the left.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the Andes. This side is superior for geological photography. During the approach to PTY, look for the Pearl Islands and the southern entrance of the Panama Canal. Ensure your window is clear, as the high-altitude ice crystals can sometimes blur the view of the peaks.
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Gran Chaco
The vast, flat alluvial plains of northern Argentina and western Paraguay.
Amazon Basin
Extensive views of the upper Amazon rainforest canopy and winding river systems in Bolivia and Peru.
Magdalena River
The principal river of Colombia, cutting through the valleys between the Andean cordilleras.
Madidi National Park
Breathtaking green expanses where the Andes meet the Amazonian lowlands.
Panama Bay
Views of the numerous cargo ships anchored in the Pacific, waiting for their turn to transit the Canal.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the Pacific. It provides a better perspective of the vastness of the South American interior and the agricultural transition zones. On final approach to PTY, the right side often catches a glimpse of the Panama City skyline and the massive logistical operation of the bay's shipping lanes.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 4,774 km (2,966 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 37 min
Departure: COR (-31.323601, -64.208)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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